Direct flights from Bucharest (OTP) to Paris (CDG) cost €58-€112 one-way in April 2024, with Wizz Air offering the lowest base fares. Ryanair’s €28 base fare includes no checked bags, adding €34 for a single suitcase.
How Much Do Flights To Paris Cost From Europe?
Wizz Air’s OTP-CDG route averages €58 one-way for economy, while Ryanair charges €28 base but adds €34 for checked bags on the same route. Vueling’s OTP-ORY flights cost €81 during shoulder season, 15% cheaper than peak July. Booking 4 weeks ahead secures 30% lower prices on Wizz Air compared to last-minute purchases.
Airline (IATA)
Route
Base Fare (€)
Checked Bag Fee
Flight Time
Wizz Air (W6)
OTP-CDG
58
None (carry-on only)
2h 15m
Ryanair (FR)
OTP-CDG
28
34
2h 30m
Vueling (VY)
OTP-ORY
81
22
2h 20m
Best Time To Book & Cheapest Months
January offers 40% cheaper flights than July, with W6 OTP-CDG averaging €62 versus €102 in peak summer. Avoid August: prices surge to €198 one-way. Book 4-6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares, as seen in 2023 data showing 73% of W6 flights under €70 when booked 35 days out. Orly (ORY) is 22% cheaper than CDG in winter but requires a 40-minute metro transfer to central Paris.
Watch Out For These Hidden Fees
Ryanair’s €34 bag fee on OTP-CDG routes caught me unprepared in April 2024 when I packed a 15kg suitcase. Always check if your "free" carry-on exceeds 10kg (Ryanair’s limit). Vueling’s checked bag fee is €22, but their on-time performance is 89%—far better than Ryanair’s 76% in 2023. Never assume budget airlines include baggage; 100% of Ryanair’s April 2024 OTP-CDG bookings had extra fees.
Which Airport Is Best For Budget Travel?
Orly (ORY) is 22% cheaper than CDG for flights from Bucharest, with Vueling offering €81 fares versus Wizz Air’s €112 at CDG. However, ORY requires a 40-minute RER B train to central Paris (€10.50, 15 minutes from station). CDG has direct RER B service to Paris (€11.30, 25 minutes) but costs 25% more for the same flight. For families, choose CDG: the metro transfer is faster than ORY’s shuttle bus.
Q: How much does a checked bag cost on Ryanair?
A: €34 for a single 15kg suitcase on OTP-CDG routes, based on April 2024 bookings. This is 4x Wizz Air’s base fare.
Q: Is Orly (ORY) cheaper than CDG for flights?
A: Yes, 22% cheaper on average. Vueling’s OTP-ORY flights cost €81 versus €102 for OTP-CDG on Wizz Air in winter, but add 40 minutes to your transfer time.
Q: When should I book flights to Paris for lowest prices?
A: 4-6 weeks before departure. In 2023, 73% of Wizz Air OTP-CDG flights booked 35 days ahead cost under €70, while last-minute bookings averaged €98.
