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Cheap Flights from London to Paris

Compare cheap flights from London to Paris. Search LHR to CDG fares, flexible dates, airlines, and nearby airports.

Departing from

LHR - London

Landing in

CDG - Paris

Best for

City breaks, quick comparisons, and smarter fare timing

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About this route

Plan the trip, not just the ticket.

Cheap flights from London to Paris are easiest to spot when you compare the route before locking in dates. This city pair draws a mix of weekend travelers, visiting-friends traffic, and short business trips, so fares can move quickly when the best times sell first. Paris is especially appealing if you want a classic city-break trip without spending hours piecing together separate airline searches. With the route already loaded into the search form above, you can focus on the variables that usually matter most - dates, baggage, and airport choice. That makes it easier to spot whether midweek departures, a different return day, or a nearby airport creates the best-value result before fares climb. It also helps you judge whether paying more for a direct flight is worth it, or if a short connection keeps the overall trip better value.

London airport departure area before a flight to Paris.

Route decision depth

More than a city-name swap

Use these route-specific checks to compare the real trip: airport fit, baggage rules, fare timing, alternative city pairs, and whether the lowest fare still creates a sensible travel day.

Route quality

How to judge London to Paris fares

LHR to CDG is about 347 km (216 miles), with nonstop flights usually around 1h 10m. London to Paris sits in the range where train-to-airport time, security buffers, and late arrivals can erase the value of a cheaper flight.

For many travelers, the cheapest time to fly from London to Paris is outside April to July, fashion and event periods, and Christmas week. January, February, and the quieter part of November usually give you a better chance of seeing lower fares, especially if you can depart on Tuesday or Wednesday and avoid the busiest Friday to Sunday patterns. Shoulder season trips are often the sweet spot on this classic city break route: you still get a strong travel experience in Paris, but airlines are not dealing with the same pressure they see during bank holidays, school breaks, or sold out weekend peaks.

  • Value benchmark: quiet EUR 55-100, typical EUR 145-210,, peak EUR 240-350.
  • Departure check: LHR timing versus airport access.
  • Arrival check: CDG timing versus onward transfer.

Airports and bags

Airport and baggage checks for LHR to CDG

For London to Paris, airport flexibility should be practical, not theoretical. The useful comparison set is Origin side: London Gatwick (LGW) for more low cost and leisure heavy schedules, Origin side: London Stansted (STN) if budget carriers are your priority, and Origin side: London Luton (LTN) or London City (LCY) when convenience outweighs the lowest fare.

A good shortlist for London to Paris includes Ryanair, Vueling, British Airways, Air France, easyJet. The cheapest option can change depending on baggage rules, timing, and whether you need a direct flight. Ryanair, Vueling, British Airways, and Air France all deserve a look on this route. Ryanair and Vueling can price very differently once cabin bags and schedule quality are included.

  • First fare-family check: Ryanair.
  • Second fare-family check: Vueling.
  • Origin side: London Gatwick (LGW) for more low cost and leisure heavy schedules

Planning alternatives

What to compare if London to Paris prices jump

Use related routes such as Cheap flights from London to Lisbon, Cheap flights from London to Madrid, and Cheap flights from Lisbon to Paris as a pressure test. If a nearby city pair is much cheaper, compare the transfer cost before deciding.

After price, use the Paris destination guide to check whether the destination logistics still fit the fare you found.

  • Route pressure test: Cheap flights from London to Lisbon.
  • Second route pressure test: Cheap flights from London to Madrid.
  • Third route pressure test: Cheap flights from Lisbon to Paris.

Booking workflow

A better way to search this route

The supporting guides, How to find cheap flights, Flexible dates guide, and Best time to book flights, are most useful when your dates are fixed and you need a buy-or-wait decision.

The route file shows quieter fares around EUR 55-100, a more typical band around EUR 145-210,, and peak dates pushing toward EUR 240-350. Use those bands to spot when a result is genuinely good. When the fare, schedule, baggage allowance, and transfer all line up, click through to the booking partner.

  • Keep CDG arrival details visible while comparing partners.
  • Check Ryanair fees on the final partner page.
  • Book when the all-in total is close to the EUR 55-100 or EUR 145-210, range.

Route rhythm

Distance and total journey time

The route from London to Paris covers about 347 km (216 miles). A nonstop flight, when scheduled, usually takes around 1h 10m gate to gate, although total trip time still depends on airport queues, transfer costs, and how early you need to arrive. On shorter European city pairs like this one, time savings can matter as much as the fare itself. If you only see one-stop options on your travel dates, connections through Amsterdam or Barcelona can widen the fare mix, but total journey time often stretches to 4 to 6 hours.

Timing

When this route is often cheaper

For many travelers, the cheapest time to fly from London to Paris is outside April to July, fashion and event periods, and Christmas week. January, February, and the quieter part of November usually give you a better chance of seeing lower fares, especially if you can depart on Tuesday or Wednesday and avoid the busiest Friday-to-Sunday patterns. Shoulder-season trips are often the sweet spot on this classic city-break route: you still get a strong travel experience in Paris, but airlines are not dealing with the same pressure they see during bank holidays, school breaks, or sold-out weekend peaks.

Airlines

Which carriers to compare

For this route, compare a mix of budget and full-service carriers rather than assuming one airline always wins on value.

  • Ryanair: often one of the lowest headline fares if you can travel light.
  • Vueling: often useful on Spain, Italy, and France city-pair schedules.
  • British Airways: best for higher-frequency business-heavy timings from the UK.
  • Air France: strong on France-linked service and convenient hub timings.
  • easyJet: often competitive on short-haul European routes with solid schedule choice.

Paris skyline and city-break atmosphere for this route.

Fare range

Typical pricing patterns

Headline round-trip fares on this route often start around EUR 55 to EUR 100 in quieter periods. A more typical booking window lands closer to EUR 145 to EUR 210, while peak travel dates can push pricing toward EUR 240 to EUR 350 or higher. Fare swings usually come from holiday demand, limited low-cost inventory, and whether you want the most convenient departure bank. On short-haul Europe trips, baggage, seat selection, and airport-transfer costs can change the real total more than many travelers expect, so always compare like-for-like fares.

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Paris skyline and city-break atmosphere for this route.
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Airport choice

Compare the right airport mix

On this route, airport choice can save money only if the ground transfer still makes sense for your trip. Start with Heathrow Airport on the London side and Charles de Gaulle Airport on the Paris side, then widen the search if the fare difference is meaningful.

  • Origin side: London Gatwick (LGW) for more low-cost and leisure-heavy schedules
  • Origin side: London Stansted (STN) if budget carriers are your priority
  • Origin side: London Luton (LTN) or London City (LCY) when convenience outweighs the lowest fare
  • Destination side: Paris Orly (ORY) for a second major airport with different airline mixes
  • Destination side: Paris Beauvais (BVA) when a low-cost fare is worth the extra ground transfer

Destination fit

What to know about Paris

Paris is easy to sell as a city break because art, neighborhoods, cafes, museums, and day trips all sit close enough together to reward even a short visit. If you are still planning the rest of the trip, see our Paris destination guide for more ideas before you book.

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Better-value fares

Compare this route with better context

  • Start with How to find cheap flights before you lock in a fare on London to Paris.
  • Use the flexible dates guide to compare the week around your preferred departure instead of one exact day.
  • Read Best time to book flights if your travel window is fixed and you need to decide when to buy.
  • Compare nonstop and one-stop options only after checking the total cost, including cabin bags, airport transfers, and arrival times.

Use the search form above to compare airlines, flexible dates, and nearby airports for London to Paris. Even a one-day shift or a different departure airport can change the best-value result.

Check nearby airports

Start with LHR and CDG, then widen the search only when the ground transfer still makes sense.

Protect the real total

On London to Paris, baggage, seats, and airport transfers can erase the savings from a low headline fare.

Use midweek flexibility

Even a one or two day shift can move you into a cheaper pricing band on busy city-break routes.

Price time against savings

Nonstop flights often win on convenience, but a short connection is still worth checking before you rule it out.

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F.A.Q

  • Lower fares usually appear outside April to July, fashion and event periods, and Christmas week, with January, February, and the quieter part of November often offering the best value. Midweek departures are usually the first place to look.