Air France
$102
LHR → CDG
London → Paris
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About London to Paris flights
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London to Paris is the short hop most Europeans treat as routine: a morning departure from Heathrow, lunch somewhere in the 1st arrondissement, and a return the same week. Weekend breakers, meeting-and-back-by-dinner business travellers and families visiting relatives all share the cabin, which is why the fare you see on a Tuesday can look nothing like the one on a Friday.
Because high-speed rail also serves this city pair, airlines have to price sharply and adjust often. Flying still wins for anyone connecting onward through Charles de Gaulle, carrying checked bags, or living closer to Heathrow than to a central London terminal — but only if you catch the right departure at the right moment.
Pingsme compares fares from 87 airlines across 109 routes and refreshes prices roughly every two hours. The deals listed above are the most recent numbers our crawlers collected on this route, so treat them as your reference point before you accept a price anywhere else.
When to fly from London to Paris
Paris is at its most pleasant in April–June and again in September–October. The weather is mild enough to walk the city all day, and the crowds are noticeably thinner than in July and August, when European holidays fill every queue at the major sights.
Those shoulder months are also the smartest window from London. Peak-summer weekends and public-holiday bridges are when demand on this corridor spikes hardest and seats stop being cheap, so if your dates are fixed inside those periods, book well ahead rather than waiting for a late drop.
If you can only travel in high summer, shift the trip midweek. Departures on quieter weekdays give you more choice of times and, on a route this competitive, usually more choice of price too. Set a price watch on this page and let the refresh cycle do the checking for you.
On arrival: money, timezone, getting around
France uses the Euro (EUR), so you leave the British Pound behind the moment you land — carry a card that does not sting you on foreign transactions, and keep a few coins for bakeries and market stalls. The everyday language is French, and a simple bonjour before any request genuinely changes how you are treated in shops and cafés.
Paris runs on UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer, one hour ahead of London year-round. It is a small gap, but it is the difference between making and missing an early meeting, so set your phone before you leave the aircraft rather than after baggage reclaim.
For getting around, the Navigo travel pass covers all zones for €16.60 per week and is the least fussy way to use the Métro, buses and suburban trains, including the run in from Charles de Gaulle. Buy it once and stop thinking about individual tickets for the rest of the trip.
Where to stay and what to do in Paris
For a short break from London, stay central and walk. Montmartre is the budget-friendly choice — steep streets, village atmosphere and easy Métro links — while Le Marais sits in the mid-range and puts you within strolling distance of the Seine, the Right Bank galleries and most of the food you came for.
Two things belong on even the tightest itinerary: the Louvre Museum, which rewards a booked timeslot and a short, focused visit far more than a marathon, and the Eiffel Tower, best seen either early in the morning or after dark when the lights are on.
If you are stitching together a longer stay, our full Paris guide at /en/destinations/paris goes deeper on neighbourhoods, seasonal planning and what to prioritise when your time in the city is short.
Booking tips for this route
- Book the April–June and September–October windows early — mild weather and lighter crowds make them the most requested dates on this corridor.
- Try midweek departures before you settle on a Friday-out, Sunday-back weekend shape; short European routes price weekends hardest.
- Get a Navigo pass (€16.60 per week, all zones) instead of buying single Métro tickets, and use it for the airport transfer too.
- Compare several airlines rather than checking a single carrier's site — this is a competitive route and the spread between operators can be wide.
- Prices here refresh about every two hours, so recheck Pingsme immediately before you book rather than trusting a fare you saw yesterday.
Content updated: 2026-08-01
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to fly from London to Paris?
April to June and September to October are the best windows for Paris: mild weather for walking the city and far fewer crowds than July and August. Those are also the busiest months to book from London, so reserve early if your dates are fixed, and consider a midweek departure instead of a weekend.
What currency and time difference should I expect in Paris?
Paris uses the Euro (EUR) and runs on UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer, which puts it one hour ahead of London all year. French is the everyday language, and a Navigo pass covering all transport zones costs €16.60 per week.
How do I find a good fare on London to Paris flights?
Compare multiple airlines rather than one, stay flexible with your departure day when you can, and book early for the spring and autumn peaks. Pingsme compares 87 airlines across 109 routes and refreshes this page's prices roughly every two hours, so you can check the current market in one place.
What is the cheapest flight from London to Paris right now?
The lowest fare we've collected is $102 with Air France, departing 2026-09-12. Fares change quickly — the final price is always confirmed on the airline or partner site.
How often are prices on this page updated?
Automated crawlers refresh fares on this route at least once daily. Each listed deal reflects the most recent collection.
Which airlines does Pingsme compare for London to Paris?
Pingsme tracks 87 airlines worldwide and lists every carrier with a collected fare on this route, ranked by price.
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No — Pingsme is a free price comparator. Clicking a deal takes you to the airline or travel partner to complete the booking; we earn a small affiliate commission at no extra cost to you.
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