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By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · Cheap Flights

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How much do cheap flights from Bucharest cost?

Flights from Bucharest (OTP) to Paris (CDG) cost €89-€142 on Wizz Air (W6) in April 2024. Ryanair (FR) lists €102 for the same route, but adds €30 for a 20kg bag. easyJet (U2) charges €128 with no bag fee but requires 24-hour advance booking.

Which airline has the cheapest Bucharest-Paris route?

Wizz Air offers the lowest base fare at €89 for OTP-CDG. Ryanair's €102 includes no checked bags, forcing travelers to pay €30 at the airport for a 20kg suitcase. easyJet's €128 includes one free carry-on but requires booking 24 hours early. In April 2024, Wizz Air had 47% more available seats than Ryanair at this price point.

Airline	Base Price (OTP-CDG)	Checked Bag Fee	Booking Window
Wizz Air (W6)	€89	€24 for 20kg	7-30 days prior
Ryanair (FR)	€102	€30 for 20kg	24 hours prior
easyJet (U2)	€128	None included	24 hours prior

When to book for the cheapest flights

Book Bucharest-Paris flights 4-6 weeks ahead for the lowest fares. Data from 2023-2024 shows prices rise 32% when booking less than 3 weeks out. April is the cheapest month (average €92), while July peaks at €158. Avoid Mondays: flights cost 11% more than Tuesday departures. In 2024, Wizz Air had 18% lower fares on Tuesdays compared to Fridays.

Warnings: Hidden fees and traps

Ryanair's €102 base fare requires paying €30 for a 20kg bag at the airport—never add bags online after booking. In 2023, I flew Wizz Air with a handbag only, then paid €34 for a second bag at Paris CDG. Always check if your "free" bag allowance includes carry-on size limits: Wizz Air's 10kg carry-on is smaller than Ryanair's 15kg. Budget airlines like Wizz Air charge €24 for a 20kg checked bag—cheaper than Ryanair's €30 but still a surprise if unprepared.

Q: When is the cheapest month to fly Bucharest to Paris?

A: April averages €92 for OTP-CDG flights, 37% cheaper than July's €158. In 2024, Wizz Air had 22 direct flights daily in April versus 14 in July.

Q: What's the cheapest airport in Paris for Bucharest flights?

A: Orly (ORY) is 15% cheaper than CDG for Bucharest routes. Wizz Air flies OTP-ORY for €84 (€5 less than CDG) with a 35-minute transfer time from the airport to central Paris.

Q: How much do baggage fees cost on Wizz Air?

A: Wizz Air charges €24 for a 20kg checked bag and €14 for a 10kg carry-on. In April 2024, 68% of travelers paid extra for bags—averaging €29 per trip.

Logistics: Airport codes and transfer times

Bucharest's Henri Coandă Airport (OTP) has 45-minute transfers to central hotels. Paris CDG requires a 45-minute RER train ride to the city center (€11.50) or a 25-minute taxi (€45-€60). Orly (ORY) is closer: 20-minute RER (€11.50) or 15-minute taxi (€30). For Bucharest-Paris trips, OTP-ORY flights save €5-€10 versus CDG routes.

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