The table above lists round-trip flights to Bordeaux (BOD) in France from selected US cities. The price of plane tickets to Bordeaux with popular carriers is inclusive of base fare, fuel surcharges, airline/airport taxes, and our service fee. You may search for one-way flights to Bordeaux using the above flight search tool. Bordeaux – popularly referred to as the wine capital - is a port city on the river Garonne in the Gironde department, southwestern France. It is the capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The nickname should not surprise you. The city hosts a one-of-its-kind event, i.e., Vineexpo, when the world’s renowned wine and spirit makers come to exhibit their products. Unique 18th-century architecture, flea markets, and incredible cuisines welcome visitors. Cheapfaremart makes your trip affordable with cheap flights to Bordeaux.
Bordeaux is an all-season destination. The temperature upper limits do not exceed the lows of 80s°F. The snowfall limits do not cross 4 mm or 0.15 inches and the maximum rainfalls observed are around 51 mm. However, the place sees most of its visitors from June through October. With the primary Bordeaux Airport serving as a base for multiple multi-national low-cost airlines, you may find cheap plane tickets to Bordeaux easily. Buying a Bordeaux CityPass (available for adults and kids separately) could be the most affordable way to explore the top attractions in the area.
Airport(s) in Bordeaux, France
Airport name: Bordeaux–Merignac Airport
Location: 8 km (5.0 mi) from the city centre in the suburban city of Merignac.
- easyJet (British multinational low-cost airline)
- Ryanair (Irish multinational low-cost airline)
- Volotea (Spanish multinational low-cost airline)
Popular places to visit in Bordeaux
Place des Quinconces | Port of the Moon | Place Gambetta | Cathedrale St-Andre |
Musee des Beaux-Arts | Place de la Bourse | Musee National des Douanes | Place de Parlement |
Musee d'Art Contemporain | Eglise Saint-Louis des Chartrons | Musee du Vin et du Négoce | Musee Mer Marine |
National Opera | Jeux Barjo | Musee d'Aquitaine | |
Top attractions in Bordeaux by theme
A tour of the Saint-André Cathedral and its Pey Berland tower, the Cailhau gate, the monument to the Girondins, and the Grand Theatre is a nice way to understand the history of Bordeaux.
Girondins Monument sits in the heart of the city at the Place des Quinconces. What Statute of Liberty is to the USA, Girondins Monument is to France.
The monument is an artistic masterpiece that oozes the message of liberty, equality, and democracy that laid the foundation of the political group itself. It has multiple elements - The Central Column, Bronze Fountains, Rostral Columns, and Statues of Philosophers.
The Girondins were a political group. They became influential in the Legislative Assembly and National Convention, especially between 1791 and 1793. They initially supported the French Revolution and were instrumental in the early stages, promoting a liberal republic.
Track the evolution of ancient engraved arts at the prehistoric Cave of Pair-Non-Even.
A holiday to Bordeaux would be incomplete without exploring Bordeaux’s vineyards - the Médoc, Margaux, Pomerol, Graves, Sauternes, St-Émilion, and more. Châteaux, historic estates, and unique wine-making communities are tapping into the tourism boom and offering unique wine tours to help their guests enjoy the best out of their Bordeaux tour.
Thanks to the river Garonne that supports cruises. On your way discover the Port of the Moon, a World Heritage Site, the prestigious façade of the quays, the largest Miroir d'eau in the world, the rostral columns of the Esplanade des Quinconces, the largest in Europe, the Cité du Vin and its futuristic architecture, or a historical wine estate on the banks of the river.
Flights to Bordeaux: FAQs
Q. What airlines offer cheap flights to Bordeaux in France from the USA? A. Aer Lingus, British Airways, Easyjet, Iberia, and Ryanair offer cheap plane tickets to Bordeaux from selected USA cities. There could be multiple airlines operating together a flight. Air France operates on most of the routes. Air France flights to Bordeaux are a bit expensive.
Q. What airlines fly directly to Bordeaux in France? A. Currently, no airlines fly directly to Bordeaux in France from any of the USA cities or airports. Flights usually have connection(s) in Porto, Montreal, Madrid, London Gatwick, Amsterdam, Manchester, Barcelona, Lisbon, Casablanca, Frankfurt, Munich, or other European cities. Change your connecting city to find the shortest route, and cheapest plane tickets to Bordeaux.
Q. How far is Bordeaux in France from the USA? A. The shortest flight distance to Bordeaux from popular USA cities is listed below. The distance varies by the connecting city geographic location. The distance, time and airline info is based on 1-stop flights from the USA.
USA city | Connecting city | Distance | Time | Airline |
New York EWR | Porto, OPO, 1 stop (Portugal) | 3,784 miles or 6,090 kilometers | 08 hours 05 minutes | Tap Air Portugal |
San Francisco SFO | Paris, CDG, 1 stop (France) | 5,893 miles or 9,484 kilometers | 11 hours 50 minutes | Air France |
Denver DEN | Paris, CDG, 1 stop (France) | 5,191 miles or 8,354 kilometers | 10 hours 25 minutes | Air France |
Seattle SEA | Paris, CDG, 1 stop (France) | 5,326 miles or 8,571 kilometers | 10 hours 55 minutes | Air France |
Charlotte CLT | Madrid, MAD, 1 stop | 4,428 miles or 7,126 kilometers | 8 hours 55 minutes | Iberia, American, British, Finnair |
Q. What airlines offer Business Class flights to Bordeaux? A. Air France, British Airways, Delta, KLM, Royal Air Maroc, and Lufthansa provide Business Class flights to Bordeaux. Iberia has the lowest Business Class fare.
Q. What airlines offer cheap Premium Economy tickets to Bordeaux? A. Air France and Delta offer cheap Premium Economy tickets to Bordeaux.