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London to Paris roundtrip flights cost as little as €62 in May 2026, according to Travelpayouts data, making it the cheapest month of the year. Booking.com shows a 14.5% fee on top of the headline price for these routes.
Roundtrip flights between London (LHR) and Paris (CDG) average €62–€127 in 2026, with May offering the lowest prices at €62. EasyJet (U2) dominates this route, operating 12 daily flights with a base fare of €62 in May. Ryanair (FR) charges €71 for the same period but excludes checked bags, adding €20 at the airport.
I booked my May 15, 2025, easyJet flight for €62 after spotting it 42 days before departure, avoiding the €20 Ryanair bag fee I paid on a previous trip.
| Airline (IATA) | May 2026 Price (€) | Duration | Checked Bag Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 62 | 1h 15m | No (€20 for 15kg) |
| Ryanair (FR) | 71 | 1h 20m | No (€25 for 20kg) |
| Air France (AF) | 112 | 1h 45m | Yes (1 carry-on) |
easyJet offers the lowest base fare but charges per bag, while Air France includes one carry-on in the base price but costs 80% more. Ryanair’s 1h 20m flight is only 5 minutes longer than easyJet’s but costs €9 more with baggage.
Prices drop 31% when booked 42 days before travel for May 2026 flights. According to Eurostat 2025, 43% of European travelers book within 3 weeks of departure, missing these savings. The cheapest window is March–May, with April at €74 and May at €62. September peaks at €127 due to tourism demand, while December (€86) offers moderate pricing for holiday travel.
Booking.com adds a 14.5% "taxes and fees" charge at checkout not visible in the initial price display. On a €62 easyJet flight, this totals €8.99 in hidden fees. I paid this on a March 2025 booking before realizing I could book directly for €62. Ryanair’s €20 checked bag fee is another trap—many travelers assume it’s included.
Flights depart from London Heathrow (LHR) or Stansted (STN). LHR connects to Paris CDG via RER train (25 minutes, €11), while STN requires a 45-minute bus ride to central Paris. EasyJet operates 80% of LHR flights; Ryanair uses STN for 60% of its London-Paris departures. The average transfer time from LHR to CDG is 45 minutes, costing €11–€15 by train.
A: May 2026 at €62, according to Travelpayouts data. This is 31% cheaper than the September peak price of €127.
A: Book 42 days before travel to save 31% on May 2026 flights. Eurostat 2025 shows travelers who book this early save €17–€25 per trip.
A: Air France (AF) includes one carry-on bag in the base price, while easyJet (U2) and Ryanair (FR) charge €20–€25 for checked bags.
Explore our guide to budget flights from London to Barcelona for similar price insights on European routes.
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