Madrid to Paris - Iberia and Air France codeshare while budget carriers Vueling and Transavia.
Iberia and Air France operate a codeshare on Madrid-Paris, meaning the same flight can appear under both carrier codes at different prices. Iberia flights land at CDG or ORY depending on schedule; Air France prefers CDG for hub connections. Vueling and Transavia (Air France's budget arm) undercut full-service fares via ORY, which is closer to central Paris but has no RER connection.
November and February produce the lowest fares as both leisure and business demand dip between holiday peaks. Semana Santa (Easter) spikes MAD outbound pricing sharply, while French school holidays (February, April, July) affect CDG slots. For maximum savings, target midweek departures in early November - combined low demand from both ends tends to produce round-trip fares under EUR 80. Madrid to Paris fares move quickly, so flexible date checks usually save money.
Orly (ORY) is 13km south of Paris centre, reachable by Orlyval + RER in 40 minutes. CDG is 25km north with RER B access in 50 minutes but far better for long-haul connections. If Paris is your final destination, ORY is usually more convenient and cheaper to fly into. For Madrid - Paris, review carrier mix (Iberia, Air France, Vueling, Transavia) before choosing a fare bundle.
Orly if Paris is your final destination - it is closer to the centre and budget carriers (Vueling, Transavia) offer lower fares there. CDG if you need onward connections via Air France's hub network. Compare both airports when searching.
November and February are the most reliable value periods. Avoid Semana Santa (Easter), Christmas, and French school holiday weeks. Midweek departures in low season often produce round-trips under EUR 80.
About 2 hours nonstop. Both CDG and ORY are served, with flight times differing by only a few minutes between the two Paris airports. The corridor has excellent frequency - typically 15-20 flights daily across all carriers.
