Flying from Paris to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is Paris's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Paris to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) jetting off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 50 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Paris to Cape Town International Airport flight.
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Paris.
The busiest route is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). You can pick from 2 direct services every week. Air France operates a 10:10am departure between CDG and CPT.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Paris to CPT.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) depart from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Paris to Cape Town International Airport with Air France. This well-known airline offers services from CDG.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between CDG and CPT is Air France.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Air France.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Paris to CPT that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CDG and CPT include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
65% of flights that depart Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your flight from Paris to Cape Town International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and CPT include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
ORY is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Paris to CPT flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
Flights from Paris Orly Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so on public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Paris to Cape Town International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that take off from BVA arrive at their destination within the scheduled time frame 71% of the time.
You'll find Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Cape Town International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near CPT:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Paris to Cape Town International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Rs94,079 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Cape Town International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs166,079. These prices may change based on demand.
To score cheap flights from Paris to CPT, book your ticket eight months ahead of your planned departure.
January is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Paris to Cape Town International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Paris to CPT.
Nail down a great price on a flight from Paris to Cape Town International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Paris to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
December is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), while January is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Paris to CPT plane ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 13ºC to 30ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Paris to Cape Town International Airport in July when temperatures are between 6ºC and 18ºC.
More about Cape Town
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cape Town right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Paris to Cape Town International Airport:
There are plenty of things to do in Cape Town when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Table Mountain followed by The Rock and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometres northwest of Cape Town, a visit to Saldanha will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like North Head Lighthouse, Hoedjieskop Museum and Pietskiet Museum.
Head 97 kilometres northeast from Cape Town to reach Ceres, another favourite stop in South Africa. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve and Togryers Museum.
