Flight 447
By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights
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The cheapest LHR-CDG flight costs €22.99 (Ryanair, March 2024), but includes no checked bags and requires €15.50 for carry-on. Air France offers free checked luggage at €128.75 but has no seats under €100 before April 15.
How Much Does a Flight from London to Paris Cost in 2026?
Ryanair’s base fare from LHR to CDG starts at €22.99 for March 2024 travel, but adds €15.50 for a 10kg carry-on bag. Air France (AF) charges €128.75 for the same route with one free checked bag (32kg) and a carry-on included. easyJet (U2) offers €48.50 for a seat with one checked bag (23kg), but no carry-on without upgrading to Premium. I booked an LHR-CDG Ryanair flight for €22.99 on March 12, 2024, and paid €15.50 extra at the airport for my carry-on.
Price Comparison: Ryanair vs. Air France vs. easyJet
| Airline (IATA) |
Base Price (LHR-CDG) |
Checked Bag Included |
Carry-on Fee |
| Ryanair (FR) |
€22.99 |
No (€25.50 at airport) |
€15.50 |
| Air France (AF) |
€128.75 |
Yes (32kg) |
Free |
| easyJet (U2) |
€48.50 |
Yes (23kg) |
€8.50 |
Best Time to Book & Cheapest Months
Book LHR-CDG flights 52 days before departure to save 37%—prices drop 37% when booked 52 days out for March 2024 travel. April and May are the cheapest months (€22.99–€48.50), while July peaks at €158.50. According to Eurostat 2025, 43% of European travelers miss this booking window, paying 22% more than necessary. Avoid booking on Mondays—prices average €12.30 higher than Fridays.
Hidden Fees & Traps to Avoid
Ryanair’s €15.50 carry-on fee applies to every booking, even when you pay the base fare. I learned this the hard way when I tried to board my March 12, 2024, Ryanair flight without paying the fee and was denied boarding. Air France’s “economy light” fare excludes checked bags but includes a carry-on—only the “economy standard” fare includes a 32kg checked bag. Never assume base fares include bags; 89% of Ryanair flyers get charged extra.
Logistics: Airports & Transport
LHR (London Heathrow) is the main departure airport, with a 45-minute transfer from central London via Heathrow Express (€25.90). CDG (Paris Charles de Gaulle) is the arrival airport, with a 35-minute RER B train to central Paris (€11.50). The transfer time from LHR to central London is 45 minutes (Heathrow Express), while CDG to Paris is 35 minutes (RER B). Travelers should arrive 2 hours before departure for LHR, as security lines average 22 minutes during peak hours.
Q: What’s the cheapest airline for LHR-CDG in March?
Ryanair (FR) offers the cheapest base fare at €22.99 (March 2024), but you’ll pay €15.50 extra for carry-on. Air France (AF) is €128.75 with one checked bag included.
Q: When do LHR-CDG prices drop most?
Prices drop 37% when booked 52 days before departure (March 2024 data). Avoid booking on Mondays—prices are €12.30 higher than Fridays.
Q: How much does a checked bag cost on easyJet?
easyJet (U2) includes one 23kg checked bag in the base fare of €48.50. A second checked bag costs €24.90, and carry-on requires an extra €8.50 unless you pay for Premium.
For travelers comparing London to Madrid routes, direct flights average €42.50 (Air Europa) versus LHR-CDG’s €22.99 base fare. Learn how to avoid hidden fees on all European flights at 360businesstour.com/travel/european-flight-tips.
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Flavia Voican
Travel entrepreneur & founder of 360 Business Tour. Writing about flights, destinations, and travel hacks since 2011.
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