Paris to Porto is one of the busiest and best-value short-haul routes between France and Portugal, with several airlines flying non-stop in about two and a half hours. The fares split cleanly in two: Ryanair at €45–€51, and everyone else at €122–€156. There is essentially nothing in between — and the cheap fare comes with a catch worth knowing before you book. This guide covers who flies it, what a return really costs in euros, and which airport you actually leave from.
Route: Paris (CDG / ORY / BVA) → Porto (OPO)
Distance: approximately 1,450 km (900 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 2h 25m — every non-stop we track runs 2h 05m to 2h 25m
Direct flights: Yes — every fare we track on this route is non-stop. Air France, TAP Air Portugal, easyJet, Transavia and Ryanair all serve it. Check the departure airport carefully: in our fare data Ryanair’s cheap flights leave from Paris Vatry (XCR), about 150 km east of the city, while the others use Orly or Charles de Gaulle.
Fares from Paris to Porto (EUR)
Porto is a year-round city break, but fares climb in the warm summer months (June to September) and over the Christmas and Easter holidays. Spring and autumn offer the best mix of decent weather and low prices. The figures below are typical economy return fares in euros; the lowest are the budget “hand-baggage-only” fares.
| Month | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | low |
| February | — | low-medium |
| March | — | medium |
| April | — | medium-high (Easter) |
| May | — | medium |
| June | — | high |
| July | — | high |
| August | — | high |
| September | — | medium-high |
| October | — | medium |
| November | — | low |
| December | — | medium-high (holidays) |
Checked against every return fare on sale as we write, this route has two prices and nothing in between. Ryanair runs €45–€51 return — but from Paris Vatry (XCR), roughly 150 km east of Paris, so add the coach fare and about two hours each way before you call it a bargain. Everything from a real Paris airport starts at €122: easyJet €122–€126 and TAP €122–€156 from Orly, Air France €154 from Charles de Gaulle. So there is no such thing as a €85 fare here: you are choosing between about €48 plus a long transfer and about €125 from Orly. Add bags to the low-cost fare before comparing.
Airlines on this route
Every option is non-stop — the choice comes down to price, airport and whether you need a checked bag:
- Transavia France — the most frequent operator on the route, mostly from Paris-Orly; low fares with paid bags.
- Air France — full-service from Charles de Gaulle, a checked bag usually included; the most comfortable option.
- TAP Air Portugal — the Portuguese flag carrier from Orly; handy if you’re connecting onward in Portugal.
- easyJet — low-cost from Charles de Gaulle; competitive when booked early.
- Ryanair — the cheapest headline fares, from Paris-Beauvais (BVA), which is well outside the city, so factor in the transfer time and cost.
For the lowest all-in price, compare Transavia and Ryanair once you’ve added any bags; for comfort and a central airport, Air France or TAP are the picks.
When to book & how to save
- Book 4–8 weeks ahead for the best short-haul fares; prices tend to jump in the final fortnight.
- Travel midweek — Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday departures are usually cheaper than Friday and Sunday.
- Avoid July and August if you can; late spring and September offer warm weather at lower prices.
- Watch the airport — a cheap Ryanair fare from Beauvais can lose its edge once you add the shuttle bus; Orly and CDG are far more central.
- Add bags at booking, not at the airport, where low-cost carriers charge much more — and compare the all-in total, not just the headline fare.
Arriving in Porto
All flights land at Porto (Francisco Sá Carneiro, OPO), about 11 km north of the centre. The easiest way in is the Metro Line E (purple), which runs from inside the terminal to the city in around 30 minutes for roughly €2–€3. A taxi or ride-hail to the centre costs about €20–€30 and takes 20–30 minutes outside rush hour. The airport is compact and easy to navigate on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Paris to Porto?
The non-stop flight takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. With the short queues typical of a European short-haul, door-to-door you should allow roughly half a day once you add airport time and the transfer at each end.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Porto?
Yes. Transavia, Air France, TAP Air Portugal, easyJet and Ryanair all fly non-stop, with many departures a day between them. Transavia runs the most frequent service, while Ryanair often has the cheapest headline fares from Beauvais.
How much does it cost to fly from Paris to Porto?
There are two answers, not one. Ryanair charges €45–€51 return from Paris Vatry, about 150 km east of the city. From Orly or Charles de Gaulle, fares start at €122 — easyJet €122–€126, TAP €122–€156, Air France €154. Summer and holiday weeks push the upper tier higher still.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Porto?
January, February and November are the quietest months to travel. On price the airport matters more than the month: across every departure we could price, Ryanair from Vatry held at €45–€51 and the Orly and CDG carriers at €122 and up. July, August, Easter and Christmas are still the busiest weeks.
Which airlines fly from Paris to Porto?
Ryanair is much the cheapest at €45–€51, but flies from Paris Vatry (XCR) in our fare data — about 150 km from the city, not Beauvais. From the real Paris airports: easyJet (€122–€126) and TAP Air Portugal (€122–€156) from Orly, and Air France (€154) from Charles de Gaulle. Transavia France also serves the route but did not appear among the cheapest fares we checked. Air France and TAP are the most comfortable and usually include a bag.
Which Paris airport do flights to Porto leave from?
It depends on the airline: Transavia and TAP mostly use Orly (ORY), Air France and easyJet use Charles de Gaulle (CDG), and Ryanair uses Beauvais (BVA), which is about 85 km north of Paris — allow extra time and transfer cost for Beauvais.
How far in advance should I book Paris to Porto flights?
Aim for 4 to 8 weeks ahead. Short-haul fares to Porto are cheapest a month or two out and tend to rise in the final couple of weeks, especially for summer and holiday departures.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Usually, yes — midweek departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) and Saturdays are generally cheaper than Friday and Sunday. Shifting your trip by a day or two, or flying out and back midweek, is one of the easiest ways to cut the fare.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — always check the live fare before booking.
