Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours 15 minutes.
Paris is one hour behind Cape Town and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from CPT to CDG start at 00:30 — the earliest with Air France. The last departure is at 23:35 with Air France. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Cape Town Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CPT to CDG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as November? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air France offers direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Paris — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with Air France on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating CPT to CDG flights is Air France. Its services arrive as planned 68.29% of the time.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPT and CDG:
London Heathrow Airport
Munich Airport
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is 234 €. A return ticket is currently 559 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to CDG if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
81% of flights leaving Cape Town Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from CPT.
Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CPT? If you're catching an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cape Town Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar to explore Paris and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Paris based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Cape Town Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPT to CDG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a trip to Lyon will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Nantes is another standout destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without experiencing Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.