Berlin to Paris flights run cheapest on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, usually around €30-40 if you book about two months out. Early mornings cost less. Skip checked bags to save another €20 or so. I check airline sites on Tuesday afternoons when prices drop.
I've been doing this route for years now, and I've figured out a few things that actually work. Not rocket science, just common sense really.
Don't fly on Fridays or Sundays if you can help it. I learned this the hard way after paying nearly €80 for a Friday afternoon flight. The very same flight on Tuesday? Around €35. Sometimes less. Wednesdays work too. It's because business travelers aren't flying those days, simple as that.
Here's the thing - nobody wants the 6 AM flight. Which means it's cheaper. I'm up early anyway at my age, so might as well save €20 or €30. The noon flights look nice on paper, but you'll pay for that convenience. Last time I checked, there was a €25 difference between the 6:15 AM and the 11:00 AM departure.
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I used to book way in advance thinking I'd get deals. Nope. Prices are actually higher. Then I tried last minute - even worse. Somewhere around 6 to 8 weeks before seems to be the sweet spot. I'm usually paying €30-something each way when I time it right.
My neighbor told me this one and I thought she was crazy, but it works. Airlines seem to update prices early in the week. I check Tuesday after lunch and I've noticed fares are often lower than they were on the weekend. Wednesday morning too. By Thursday they creep back up.
Look, I know everyone wants to bring everything. But checked bags cost money - usually €20 to €30 extra depending on the airline. I pack light now. One small bag. Wear my heavier shoes on the plane. Roll my clothes. You get the idea. It adds up over multiple trips.
Yes, it's further out from Paris. The bus takes over an hour and costs about €17. But sometimes flights there are €20 cheaper, so you break even or come out ahead. Plus it's a smaller airport, less hassle. Just factor in the extra travel time.
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February flights? Dirt cheap. Maybe €25-30 if you're lucky. July or August? Forget it, you're looking at double that or more. I try to visit Paris in late autumn or winter now. Fewer tourists anyway.
Check the budget carriers first - they fly this route constantly. Then look at the traditional ones. Their websites usually have the real prices. I've noticed booking sites sometimes add a few euros here and there.
My last trip cost about €65 total for both ways. Not bad for a quick Paris weekend.
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