Cheap flights Manchester to Paris

September is the cheapest month to fly this route, and it is easy to see why: the summer rush is over, the weather in both cities is still mild and seats are easier to find. Fares climb through the school holidays and around Christmas and New Year, when everyone travels at once. If your dates are flexible, aim for midweek departures — Tuesday and Wednesday usually undercut Friday evenings and Sunday returns, which is when weekenders head out and back. Book a few weeks ahead for spring and autumn trips; for summer and the December holidays, earlier is better. Half-term weeks in either country push prices up on both sides of the Channel.

Low-cost carriers do most of the work on this route: Ryanair and Ryanair UK, Easyjet and EasyJet Europe, Jet2, Norwegian and Vueling all fly it, and their fares are seat-only — a cabin bag is usually included, while a checked bag, seat choice and food are not. British Airways is the full-service option, with a hold bag and refreshments in the fare. KLM Cityhopper flies smaller regional aircraft, so check whether your itinerary is nonstop or connects through a hub, and Mokulele Flight Service also appears on some itineraries. Compare the total cost, not the headline fare.

Paris has three airports, and which one you land at shapes your arrival. Charles De Gaulle is the main gateway, with trains and buses running into the centre and a straightforward link to the metro network. Orly sits closer to the city on the southern side, served by an automated shuttle train plus tram and bus connections. Beauvais Tille is the furthest out, well north of the city, and the usual way in is a coach timed to meet the flights. Whichever you use, buy your ticket before boarding where you can, and allow extra time on the way back.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 230 V

Language

French

Emergency number

112, 15, 17

Driving side

right

Calling code

+33

Internet domain

.fr

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Paris

2.1 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Paris)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which Paris airport your fare lands at, because Charles De Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais Tille are nowhere near each other.
• Manchester has a single airport, so confirm your terminal and leave time for security.
• On Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2, Norwegian or Vueling, read the cabin bag rules, since a second bag or a checked bag costs extra.
• If your itinerary connects rather than flies nonstop, make sure both legs sit on one ticket so a delay is covered.
• Carry a valid passport and check the current entry rules for France before you book.
• Book early for summer and the December holidays, and aim at September or midweek dates if you want the lowest fare.