Return fares to Paris by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Paris is August 2026, with return fares from $1,249 — 50% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $2,485).
Based on the fares we've tracked, August is typically the cheapest month to fly to Paris, with return fares from $1,249. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,485 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Paris average around $1,552. If you can travel in the off-peak months of August, November and February, you'll generally pay up to 20% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Paris
These are the average prices for return airfares to Paris
When is the cheapest time to travel to Paris? The cheapest month to travel is typically August.
How much do return flights to Paris cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Paris is $1264.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Paris?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Paris is 28 July 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Paris?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Paris is China Eastern.
Which airlines fly direct to Paris? Air France and Qantas fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to Paris take? The shortest direct flight usually takes 17 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for Paris?The IATA code for Paris is PAR.
When should you book flights to Paris?From our data, you should book flights to Paris 60 days out.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is about 25 km north-east of central Paris. It has three terminal zones (T1, T2, T3) connected by a free CDGVAL shuttle train. The RER B suburban rail is the standard way into the city.
- RER B runs direct from the airport to Gare du Nord in about 30 to 35 minutes, continuing to Chatelet-Les Halles, Saint-Michel and Luxembourg. Trains run every 10 to 20 minutes from about 5 am to midnight. If you are in T1 or T3, allow extra time for the CDGVAL shuttle to reach the RER station. Validate your ticket before boarding and keep it until you exit the gates.
- Express Line 9517 is a bus running to Saint-Denis Pleyel station in about 30 minutes, where you can connect to Metro Line 14 and RER D. This replaced the former Roissybus to Opera, which was discontinued at the end of February 2026.
- Taxis operate on fixed fares from CDG to Paris: one rate for the Right Bank (Gare du Nord, Opera) and a slightly higher rate for the Left Bank. Journey time is 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1 motorway.
- Uber and Bolt pick up from designated zones in the car parks.
Watch for pickpockets on the RER B, particularly in the carriages from CDG. Keep bags in front of you.
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