Flying from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's main options.
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours. On average, that's the duration of a direct Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Johannesburg. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Paris.
You can pick from 7 direct services every week between Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). This is the most popular route, with Air France offering a 9pm departure from CDG to JNB.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris to JNB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) can be booked from this terminal.
When jetting out of CDG, you can catch a direct flight from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport with Air France.
The top choice among passengers flying between CDG and JNB is Air France.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Air France.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Paris to JNB leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.46% of flights complete their journey on time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your flight from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and JNB are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN)
You can arrive at ORY from central Paris in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Paris to JNB flight? Kick back in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.56%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on schedule.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
The trip to BVA from the centre of Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 88 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that leave from BVA make it to their destination as scheduled 66.39% of the time.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Have a late flight from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near JNB and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Hit the road running by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion to explore Johannesburg and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport to the centre of Johannesburg is roughly 23 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Rs134,837 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs168,665. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Paris to JNB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Plan your visit to Johannesburg in February for a more low-key escape.
Book a Paris to JNB flight ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport in July when temperatures are between 4ºC and 20ºC.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Johannesburg right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport:
Your Johannesburg trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Apartheid Museum, Top of Africa and Constitution Hill.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. Around 257 kilometres south-west of Johannesburg, a trip to Welkom will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Up Town Park, Voortrekker Memorial, Welkom and mandela park.
Around 241 kilometres south-east of Johannesburg, Newcastle is another favourite stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Roman Catholic Church: Christ The King, Jaami Masjid and Newcastle Central Jungle Gym park.
