Summer Flight Deals to Paris

I'm planning a summer trip to Paris and I'm shocked by the flight prices! I've been monitoring prices for weeks and they seem to keep going up. Does anyone have tips for finding cheaper flights to Paris during peak summer season?

Here's what I've tried so far:

• Setting up price alerts on multiple sites
• Checking different departure dates
• Looking at nearby airports (both departure and arrival)
• Considering connecting flights instead of direct

I'm flexible with dates (can travel June-August) and I'm departing from the East Coast of the US. My budget is around $800 roundtrip, but everything I'm seeing is $1,200+.

"Summer is peak season for Paris, but there are still ways to find deals if you're flexible and strategic with your booking approach."

Has anyone successfully booked cheap flights to Paris for summer travel? What strategies worked for you? Are there specific airlines or booking sites that consistently offer better deals?