Cheap Flights from London to Paris

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Airplane and route-planning visual for London to Paris.