For the nonstop option, look for a Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport–Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Phoenix is the choice among your three suggested cities with a nonstop Paris route; Tucson and Albuquerque would require a connection for this routing. Nonstop schedules can be seasonal and change, so confirm that the flight operates on Saturday, November 28, 2026, and check its arrival time before booking onward rail. The overnight flight should bring you to Paris on Sunday, November 29.
After immigration and baggage claim, allow roughly 2–3 hours to reach Gare de l’Est and leave a sensible buffer before your TGV. The RER B to central Paris followed by a metro or taxi is one option; a taxi is simpler with luggage but takes longer in traffic and costs more. Check the day’s transit status and buy the train ticket for a departure that leaves enough time after your flight—don’t book a tight connection.
From Gare de l’Est, take a direct TGV to Strasbourg; the ride is around 1 hour 45 minutes, but station access, boarding time and the transfer from CDG make the whole airport-to-Strasbourg leg closer to 3–4 hours. Check the 2026 timetable and book the train once your flight is set. On arrival, allow time to get to your accommodation, check in and rest; this is a long travel day, so keep the evening flexible.
If you arrive early enough, walk into the Grande Île for a short visit to the Christmas market, checking the 2026 Sunday hours before heading out. Otherwise, have a simple dinner near your accommodation and save the market wandering for a rested day. Budget roughly €15–30 per person for a casual dinner; festive-season restaurant reservations are useful.
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