Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Paris: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Paris and you'll be travelling for around 11 hours 15 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Paris is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from CPT to Paris. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like June and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Nonstop flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Paris are available for booking. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is where you'll arrive.
Keep an eye out for promotions from Air France. This airline has direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Paris.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from CPT to Paris, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a passport from South Africa, you'll need an embassy visa to enter France. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Paris for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
CPT is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel close to CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Paris, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Paris
ج.م. 20,646 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Paris. Return flights start from ج.م. 33,528. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from CPT to Paris by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Paris. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Paris. Simply select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is about 44 minutes by car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Paris. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Once your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Paris has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
You can also travel using public transport, which typically takes 57 minutes.
After your flight from CPT to Paris, settle in at a hotel near ORY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Paris. To escape the crowds, visit Paris in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Paris for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from CPT to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 9ºC.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Paris, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Paris itinerary.
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