Cheap flight from Paris to London from $36

Flight time from Paris to London is ~1 hour 15 minutes. ​​1-hour time difference​​ (Paris is 1 hour ahead of London).

​For ​Departure, Fly from ​​​Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)​​ or ​​Orly Airport (ORY)​​. Budget airlines like Ryanair sometimes use Beauvais Airport (BVA)​​, 50 miles north of Paris—arrive early.

For ​​Arrival,​​ Most land at ​​London Heathrow Airport (LHR)​​ or ​​Gatwick Airport (LGW)​​, 15–25 miles from central London. Budget flights often go to ​​Stansted Airport (STN)​​ or ​​Luton Airport (LTN)​​—farther out. ​​London City Airport (LCY)​​ is closest to downtown but has fewer flights.

For Airlines, you can choose ​​Air France/British Airways​​, Include bags, snacks. Fares ~€100–250+ one-way. ​​Budget airlines (easyJet, Ryanair),​​ Fares start at ~€30–80 one-way, but pay extra for bags, seats, and snacks.

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Airports in Paris

Paris has 3 main airports:

1. Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – Major international hub.
2. Orly (ORY) – Mostly domestic/European flights.
3. Beauvais (BVA) – Budget airlines (far from city).

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Located 14 miles northeast of Paris, CDG is Europe’s second-busiest airport, handling 70+ million passengers yearly. It has three terminals linked by free shuttles.

Getting from Paris to CDG

• RER B Train: Fastest cheap option (~€11.40/US$12.50, 35 mins from central Paris). Runs 5 AM–midnight.
• Roissybus: Direct to Opera (~€16.20/US$18, 60+ mins).
• Taxi: Flat rate €55–60 (US$60–65), 30–50 mins.

Orly Airport (ORY)

Just 8 miles south of Paris, ORY focuses on shorter European routes. Smaller and quicker than CDG.

Getting from Paris to ORY

• Orlyval Light Rail: Connects to RER B (~€12.10/US$13, 30 mins total).
• Orlybus: Direct to Denfert-Rochereau (~€9.50/US$10.50, 30 mins).
• Taxi: €35–40 (US$38–44), 20–30 mins.

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Airports in London

London has 5 major airports:

1. Heathrow (LHR) – Main international hub.
2. Gatwick (LGW) – Secondary international.
3. Stansted (STN) – Budget flights (Ryanair).
4. Luton (LTN) – Low-cost carriers.
5. London City (LCY) – Closest to downtown (business flights).

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

15 miles west of London, LHR is the busiest UK airport with 80 million passengers yearly. Four terminals (2–5) with free shuttles.

Getting from London to LHR

• Heathrow Express: 15 mins to Paddington (~£25/US$32 one-way).
• Elizabeth Line: Cheaper (~£12.80/US$16.50, 35 mins).
• Taxi: £50–70 (US$65–90), 45–60 mins.

Gatwick Airport (LGW)

28 miles south of London, LGW handles long-haul + European flights. Two terminals (North/South).

Getting from London to LGW

• Gatwick Express: 30 mins to Victoria (~£20/US$26).
• Thameslink Train: Slower but cheaper (~£10/US$13, 45 mins).
• Taxi: £80–100 (US$105–130), 70+ mins.

Stansted Airport (STN)

40 miles northeast of London, STN is Ryanair’s base.

Getting from London to STN

• Stansted Express: 45 mins to Liverpool St (~£20/US$26).
• National Express Bus: £10–15 (~US$13–20), 90 mins.

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Best Time to Fly to London

The sweet time to fly from Paris to London is around​​ Spring (April-May) or Autumn (Sept-Oct). Weather’s chill (15-20°C), flights cheaper, no tourist stampedes. Summer’s meh—overpriced, crowded, and stuffy (hello, 28°C in a metal tube). ​​Avoid Dec/Jan​​ unless you love rain + Xmas crowds. Winter flights dirt-cheap but… London drizzle. ☔

​​Hack:​​ Fly ​​Tue/Wed​​—prices drop. Flight’s 1hr, nbd. Book like 3 weeks early. Pro tip: Eurostar’s fancier, but flights often cheaper (weird, right?).

Where to Stay in London

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• ​​Covent Garden​​ Perfect first-timer spot. Walk everywhere—shops, theaters, no Tube needed.
• ​​Shoreditch​​ Street art, nightlife, cheaper than central. Airbnb wins here.
• ​​Kensington​​ Quiet, museums (V&A, Natural History), posh but not crazy expensive.