Travelling from Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) out of here.
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 10 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Johannesburg. Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris.
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services every week. Get from JNB to CDG on Air France's 6:50pm departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from Johannesburg to CDG, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
You can take a direct flight from Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Air France is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport taking off from JNB.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Air France from JNB to CDG.
Air France ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 88.33% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to CDG. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Of the flights that depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Add a stopover to your journey at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). It's a key transfer point for flights from Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) departing Lanseria International Airport.
HLA is about 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to CDG flight:
About Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Book a hotel near CDG if you're catching a late flight from Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Paris and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Central Paris is roughly 23 kilometres from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport is 309 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 498 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to CDG if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). June is the peak month for travel to Paris. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Johannesburg to CDG plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Paris right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Paris when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Louve followed by Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
Explore more of France
Lille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Paris. Around 177 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Grand place.
Around 113 kilometres east of Paris, Reims is another essential stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral.