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Paris

Europe

Paris

The City of Light awaits — romance, art, and world-class cuisine on points

Pay in cash

$6,400

$900 flight + $5,500 hotel

Pay with points

300,000 pts

+ $120 taxes & fees

50KChase UR, Amex MR, Capital One250KHyatt

Best card for this trip

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Round-trip economy flights for 2 via Flying Blue (50K UR each) or business class 1 person via Aeroplan

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Weather in June

🌤️ Shoulder season — decent weather, fewer crowds

Best: April

Air temp

55°–75°F

13°–24°C

Rainfall

moderate

Crowds

Moderate

Warm, long days; crowds building but still manageable

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Flights — JFK → CDG

Economy

  • Air France/KLM Flying Blue

    via Chase UR, Amex MR, Capital One

    JFK → CDG — check direct flights from JFK. Transfer Chase UR or Amex MR to Flying Blue; ~25K each way in economy. Promo awards drop to 20K one-way regularly. Low carrier fees make this the best economy sweet spot.

    50,000

    roundtrip

    + $120 taxes

  • Aeroplan (Air Canada)

    via Chase UR, Amex MR

    JFK → CDG — check direct flights from JFK. Book United or Air Canada flights to Paris via Aeroplan. No fuel surcharges on partner carriers. ~30K each way; solid availability and reasonable fees.

    60,000

    roundtrip

    + $90 taxes

Top hotels for your points

⭐ Top picks

Picked for best points value — Hyatt has the only fixed award chart left in major US hotels, so your points stretch the furthest here. Tap each option below for why it stands out.

  • Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme

    Hyatt·Luxury splurge near Place Vendôme and the Louvre

    One of Hyatt's flagship properties in Europe. World of Hyatt Category 8. Use 5 nights with points for roughly 250K points.

    40K/50K/60K

    off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 8

    $1100/night cash

    5 nights = 250,000 pts (~$5,500 value)

    Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

  • Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile

    Hyatt·Great value near Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées

    Category 5 Hyatt with excellent metro access. A 5-night standard award runs ~135K points.

    21K/27K/33K

    off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 5

    $320/night cash

    5 nights = 135,000 pts (~$1,600 value)

    Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

More hotels on points

  • Le Méridien Étoile

    Marriott Bonvoy·Marriott loyalists; large property near Palais des Congrès

    Marriott Bonvoy Category 6. Use 5th-night-free benefit for 5-night stay at 200K points total (pay 4, get 1 free).

    50,000/night

    $290/night cash

    5 nights = 250,000 pts (~$1,450 value)

    Open to cover:Bonvoy Boundless Bonvoy Brilliant

Trip Strategy — open these cards and the trip is mostly free

Open Chase Sapphire Preferred (60K–75K UR bonus) and Amex Platinum (80K–150K MR bonus). Transfer UR to Flying Blue for economy flights or Aeroplan for business. Use Amex Platinum's Fine Hotels & Resorts perks at Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme. Combined bonuses cover 2 round-trip economy flights and 4–5 nights at a Category 5 Hyatt.

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Round-trip economy flights for 2 via Flying Blue (50K UR each) or business class 1 person via Aeroplan

$95/yr annual fee

Amex Amex Platinum

Hotel nights via MR transfer to Flying Blue or FHR benefit at Park Hyatt; CDG lounge access via Priority Pass

$895/yr annual fee

Your out-of-pocket budget for this trip

Local transport$75
Food (5 days)$450
Activities (5 days)$250
Total cash needed$775

🚗 Paris Métro is excellent — a Navigo weekly pass covers all transit for ~€30. RER B connects CDG airport to central Paris for ~€12. · vs. $6,400 full cash trip

What to see & do in Paris

  • Eiffel Tower & Champ de Mars

    Sight

    Iconic iron lattice tower best seen at dusk; book summit tickets weeks in advance online to avoid lines.

  • Musée du Louvre

    Sight

    World's largest art museum housing the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo; arrive at opening or book timed entry.

  • Le Marais

    Neighborhood

    Historic district with medieval streets, Jewish delis, top falafel spots, boutiques, and the Place des Vosges.

  • French Bistro Dining

    Food

    Splurge at a classic bistro — steak frites, duck confit, and crème brûlée. Try Septime or Frenchie for modern takes.

  • Versailles Day Trip

    Day trip

    30-minute RER C ride to Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles; arrive early to beat crowds and tour the Hall of Mirrors.

  • Seine River Cruise at Night

    Only here

    Bateaux Mouches evening cruise illuminates Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower, and Musée d'Orsay from the water.

Events to know about

  • Bastille Day

    France's national holiday on July 14 features a grand military parade on the Champs-Élysées and a spectacular Eiffel Tower fireworks display.

    Jul

  • Paris Fashion Week

    Held twice yearly, Fashion Week transforms the city with runway shows, pop-up events, and street-style spectacles.

    Mar · Oct

  • Nuit Blanche

    All-night contemporary art festival in early October where museums and public spaces stay open with free installations until dawn.

    Oct

  • Christmas Markets & Illuminations

    The Champs-Élysées and Saint-Germain markets light up from late November through December with holiday stalls and vin chaud.

    Dec

All cards that help with this destination

Chase

Sapphire Preferred

$95/yr

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Amex

Amex Platinum

$895/yr

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Chase

World of Hyatt

$95/yr

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