{"id":160079,"date":"2026-10-08T21:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T16:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=160079"},"modified":"2026-10-08T20:56:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:26:26","slug":"air-france-adds-new-a350-flights-to-these-two-us-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/08\/air-france-adds-new-a350-flights-to-these-two-us-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Air France Adds New A350 Flights to These Two US Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PARIS\u2013<\/strong> Air France (AF)<\/a> will launch nonstop flights to Nashville International Airport (BNA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in May 2027, expanding its US network for the summer season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline will operate three weekly flights on each route using the Airbus A350-900. Tickets will go on sale on October 14, 2026, with Nashville becoming Air France\u2019s only destination in continental Europe\u2019s nonstop network to Tennessee\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Cl\u00e9ment Alloing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Air France Expands US Network With Two New Routes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air France will introduce the Paris-Charles de Gaulle<\/a> to San Diego route on May 3, 2027, followed by flights to Nashville from May 14, 2027. Both routes will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new services will strengthen Air France\u2019s transatlantic network and provide passengers with additional nonstop connections between France and the United States. The airline will be the only carrier operating nonstop flights between Paris and either Nashville or San Diego.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air France will also become the only airline serving Nashville with nonstop flights from continental Europe, giving the Tennessee capital a direct connection to the French capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: San Diego Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Paris to San Diego Flights From May 2027<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Air France will launch three weekly flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) on May 3, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline will deploy the Airbus A350-900<\/a> on the route, with flights operating every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The service will provide a direct connection between Paris and Southern California\u2019s Pacific coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The outbound flight, AF058, will depart Paris at 10:10 a.m. local time and arrive in San Diego at 12:50 p.m. on the same day. The return flight, AF059, will leave San Diego at 3:10 p.m. and arrive in Paris at 11:05 a.m. the following day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air France Paris-San Diego flight schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight<\/th>Route<\/th>Departure<\/th>Arrival<\/th>Operating days<\/th><\/tr>
AF058<\/td>Paris (CDG) to San Diego (SAN)<\/td>10:10 a.m.<\/td>12:50 p.m. same day<\/td>Monday, Wednesday, Friday<\/td><\/tr>
AF059<\/td>San Diego (SAN) to Paris (CDG)<\/td>3:10 p.m.<\/td>11:05 a.m. next day<\/td>Monday, Wednesday, Friday<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

All times are local. The published schedule is subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Bridgestone Modern Sports Arena building front at night, Nashville, Tennessee \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Nashville Joins Air France’s Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Air France will begin operating between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) on May 14, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline will offer three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays using the Airbus A350-900. The new route will establish a nonstop connection between Paris and Nashville, a major destination for American country music and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air France has also selected a distinctive flight number for the route. The Paris-to-Nashville service will operate as AF046, a reference to 1946, the year country music icon Dolly Parton was born. The return flight will carry the number AF047.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The outbound flight, AF046, will depart Paris at 2:10 p.m. and arrive in Nashville at 4:40 p.m. on the same day. The return service, AF047, will depart Nashville at 6:55 p.m. and reach Paris at 10:15 a.m. the following day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air France Paris-Nashville flight schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight<\/th>Route<\/th>Departure<\/th>Arrival<\/th>Operating days<\/th><\/tr>
AF046<\/td>Paris (CDG) to Nashville (BNA)<\/td>2:10 p.m.<\/td>4:40 p.m. same day<\/td>Monday, Wednesday, Friday<\/td><\/tr>
AF047<\/td>Nashville (BNA) to Paris (CDG)<\/td>6:55 p.m.<\/td>10:15 a.m. next day<\/td>Monday, Wednesday, Friday<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

All times are local. The published schedule is subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbus A350-900 to Operate Both Routes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Air France will use the Airbus A350-900 on both new routes. The twin-engine, long-haul aircraft forms part of the airline\u2019s widebody fleet and supports its international network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using the same aircraft type on both services will allow Air France to expand its US schedule with a consistent long-haul platform. The airline has not specified aircraft configurations or seat capacity for these particular flights in the supplied announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tickets for both routes will become available from October 14, 2026. Passengers can check schedules and fares or make reservations through the official Air France website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Cl\u00e9ment Alloing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Air France to Serve 20 US Destinations in Summer 2027<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With Nashville and San Diego added to its schedule, Air France plans to serve 20 destinations in the United States<\/a> during the summer 2027 season, which runs from April through October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The network will cover major business centres, leisure destinations and connecting gateways across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air France\u2019s planned US destinations for summer 2027 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n