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Musée du Louvre
The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended.
Flights from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Paris depart on average 107 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 21 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest flight covers the 684 miles (1101 km) distance in 2h 10m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 684 miles (1101 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Flights per day 107 |
Direct flights 21 |
Fastest flight 2h 10m |
First flight 4:00 AM |
Last flight 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Cheapest price
$160
Average price
$635
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Flights per day
100
Distance
1101 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Paris will cost around $635 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $160.
Of the 100 flights that leave Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport for Paris onTue, May 26, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct flights cover the 1101 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Tue, May 26 the longest flights will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AZ316Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $190.
Distance: 684 miles (1101 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$144 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $211 Average price | $509 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 1m Average total duration 16h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Paris:
A flight is $30 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Paris costing on average $174 (€140).
A flight is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Paris costing on average $211 (€170).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 4m.
Bus takes on average 16h 31m.
The table below shows live departures for Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Paris flights for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1005 | 6:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h20 | 8:25 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1600+ KL2009 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h05 | 3:35 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1600+ KL2007 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h30 | 12:00 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1600+ KL2013 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h30 | 4:00 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
TO3951 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 8:40 AM Paris Orly Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1600 · KL1407 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h10 | 1:40 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1600+ KL2003 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h25 | 10:55 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1600 · KL1411 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 12h35 | 7:05 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1600 · KL1409 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 11h15 | 5:45 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA565 · BA304 | 6:50 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h45 | 1:35 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB658 · IB579 | 7:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h35 | 6:10 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB658 · IB577 | 7:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h55 | 4:30 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB658 · IB589 | 7:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h20 | 5:55 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB658 · IB581 | 7:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 12h30 | 8:05 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB658 · IB573 | 7:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h50 | 1:25 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA563 · BA304 | 7:40 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h55 | 1:35 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA563 · BA308 | 7:40 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h00 | 4:40 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1873+ LH4194 | 8:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h30 | 1:30 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4418 · DE4265 | 8:10 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 25h40 | 9:50 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4418 · DE4215 | 8:10 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h40 | 3:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4418 · DE4293 | 8:10 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 13h15 | 9:25 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX3114 · UX1029 | 8:10 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h05 | 4:15 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX3433+ LX638 | 8:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h30 | 2:00 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5097+ LH4194 | 8:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h55 | 1:30 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ316 | 8:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 10:45 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 167 | 8:45 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h15 | 11:00 AM Paris Beauvais Tille Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY6101 · VY8010 | 9:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h40 | 3:45 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6101 · VY8014 | 9:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h30 | 4:35 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6101 · VY8244 | 9:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h05 | 7:10 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6101 · VY8248 | 9:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h30 | 3:35 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX638+ LX1727 | 9:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h25 | 2:00 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
EC4934 | 9:45 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 11:55 AM Paris Orly Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1205 | 10:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 12:10 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1040 · UX1029 | 10:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h45 | 4:15 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1040 · UX1025 | 10:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h55 | 6:25 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1040 · UX2231 | 10:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h15 | 6:45 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4438 · DE4293 | 11:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h25 | 9:25 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ318 | 11:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h15 | 1:15 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
DE4438 · DE4215 | 11:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h50 | 3:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4438 · DE4265 | 11:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 22h50 | 9:50 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA547+ BA8137 | 11:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h30 | 5:35 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA547 · BA308 | 11:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h35 | 4:40 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA547 · BA310 | 11:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h45 | 6:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA549 · BA306 | 11:55 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h25 | 8:20 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA549 · BA310 | 11:55 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h55 | 6:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
TO3911 | 11:55 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 2:05 PM Paris Orly Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB648 · IB581 | 12:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h05 | 8:05 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB648 · IB583 | 12:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h05 | 10:05 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB648 · IB589 | 12:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h55 | 5:55 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB648 · IB579 | 12:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h10 | 6:10 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB648 · IB591 | 12:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 11h50 | 11:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
W46215 | 12:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 2:25 PM Paris Orly Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TO3915 | 12:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 2:35 PM Paris Orly Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VF74+ VF11 | 12:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 23h05 | 11:35 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1105 | 12:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 2:40 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1604 · KL1409 | 12:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h00 | 5:45 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1604+ KL2017 | 12:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h20 | 8:05 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1604 · KL1411 | 12:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h20 | 7:05 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1604+ KL2023 | 12:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h05 | 9:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4171+ LH2232 | 12:50 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h25 | 5:15 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
XK715 · XK774 | 12:50 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h15 | 5:05 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH233 · LH1040 | 1:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h25 | 5:45 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
TO3917 | 1:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 3:40 PM Paris Orly Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QS1009 · QS1034 | 2:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 24h15 | 2:15 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2044 · AZ352 | 2:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h30 | 6:30 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB650 · IB583 | 2:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h20 | 10:05 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB650 · IB591 | 2:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h05 | 11:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB650 · IB581 | 2:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h20 | 8:05 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW7887 · EW7404 | 3:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h00 | 8:05 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ324 | 3:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 5:20 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC4936 | 3:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h05 | 5:30 PM Paris Orly Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY6109 · VY8246 | 3:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h15 | 9:45 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6109 · VY8020 | 3:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h05 | 10:35 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6109 · VY8018 | 3:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h35 | 9:05 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1505 | 3:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 5:40 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1869 · LH2236 | 3:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h20 | 8:15 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2080 · AZ358 | 4:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h40 | 8:40 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA555 · BA314 | 4:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h45 | 10:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR132 · QR39 | 4:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 22h45 | 2:55 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR132 · QR41 | 4:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 15h35 | 7:45 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB652 · IB583 | 4:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h50 | 10:05 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB652 · IB591 | 4:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h35 | 11:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4186 · DE4293 | 4:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h45 | 9:25 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4186 · DE4215 | 4:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 23h10 | 3:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
DE4186 · DE4265 | 4:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 17h10 | 9:50 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA557 · BA314 | 4:50 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h00 | 10:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6111 · VY8246 | 5:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h40 | 9:45 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6111 · VY8020 | 5:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h30 | 10:35 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1305 | 5:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 7:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ2050 · AZ356 | 6:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 3h45 | 9:45 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6105 · VY8020 | 6:00 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h35 | 10:35 PM Paris Orly Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1605 | 6:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 8:40 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TO3919 | 6:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 8:40 PM Paris Orly Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 8188 | 6:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h15 | 9:10 PM Paris Beauvais Tille Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH4167 · LH4196 | 7:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h30 | 11:35 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1608 · KL1401 | 7:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 12h25 | 8:10 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1608 · KL1403 | 7:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 13h00 | 8:45 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1405 | 8:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 10:20 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC4958 | 8:10 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h05 | 10:15 PM Paris Orly Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ332 | 9:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 2h10 | 11:40 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended.
Renowned museum in a former railway station, especially celebrated for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces. One of Paris’s essential art visits.
Major modern and contemporary art museum known for its bold inside-out architecture and strong international collection. Popular with visitors interested in 20th-century art.
Historic hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists, viewpoints, and the Sacré-Cœur. A classic area for wandering and photography.
One of Paris’s most popular neighborhoods, mixing historic streets, boutiques, mansions, and museums. Excellent for walking and people-watching.
World-famous avenue linking Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Best known for monumental scale, flagship stores, and national celebrations.
Buttery, flaky viennoiserie closely associated with Parisian breakfast culture and best enjoyed fresh from a boulangerie.
A classic Paris sandwich of baguette, butter, and ham, prized for its simplicity and found in bakeries across the city.
A beloved French bistro staple of steak served with fries, common on Paris menus and emblematic of casual dining.
Iconic restaurant inside Gare de Lyon offering classic French cuisine in an opulent historic dining room.
Established Alsatian brasserie near Bastille, admired for seafood, choucroute, and an elegant historic interior.
Well-known crêperie specializing in Breton galettes and artisanal cider in a stylish but relaxed setting.
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