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 a little over two hours. This guide covers who flies it, what a fair return fare looks like in euros, and how to lock in the lowest price.
Route: Paris (CDG / ORY / BVA) → Porto (OPO)
Distance: approximately 1,450 km (900 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 2h 20m
Direct flights: Yes — Transavia, Air France, TAP Air Portugal, easyJet and Ryanair all fly non-stop from Paris to Porto, with many departures a day between them.
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 | Typical return (economy) | Demand |
|---|---|---|
| January | €50 – €110 | low |
| February | €55 – €115 | low-medium |
| March | €60 – €120 | medium |
| April | €70 – €140 | medium-high (Easter) |
| May | €70 – €140 | medium |
| June | €85 – €160 | high |
| July | €95 – €180 | high |
| August | €95 – €180 | high |
| September | €80 – €150 | medium-high |
| October | €65 – €125 | medium |
| November | €55 – €110 | low |
| December | €70 – €150 | medium-high (holidays) |
Reference points from our own deal tracking: a genuinely good return lands around €35–€60, a typical fair price is roughly €85–€100, and anything under about €70 is worth booking quickly. The rock-bottom fares are usually Ryanair or Transavia hand-baggage-only tickets.
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?
A typical economy return runs about €60–€130. Good deals dip to around €35–€60, usually on Ryanair or Transavia hand-baggage-only fares booked in advance, while summer and holiday weeks push toward €180.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Porto?
January, February and November are usually the cheapest, with returns from around €50–€55. Avoid July and August and the Easter and Christmas holidays, which are the busiest and most expensive.
Which airlines fly from Paris to Porto?
Transavia France (mostly from Orly), Air France (Charles de Gaulle), TAP Air Portugal (Orly), easyJet (Charles de Gaulle) and Ryanair (Beauvais). The low-cost carriers are cheapest; 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.
