Flying from Paris to Johannesburg: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Paris to Johannesburg. Check out your options for leaving Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Touch down at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the major arrival point in Johannesburg.
Take a direct Paris to Johannesburg flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Paris.
With seven weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Paris to Johannesburg with Air France at 21:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from CDG to JNB is with Air France at 21:30.
To ensure you make it on your Paris to Johannesburg flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Johannesburg
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can book a direct flight from Paris to Johannesburg jetting off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Start your journey at CDG and come in for landing at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Air France is a popular carrier that offers direct Paris to Johannesburg plane tickets leaving from CDG.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing Paris to Johannesburg flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
CDG is around 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Paris to Johannesburg, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
61.46% of flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Paris to Johannesburg flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between Paris Orly Airport and Johannesburg:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN)
ORY is about 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Johannesburg:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is roughly 72 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make taking an early Paris to Johannesburg flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
The on-time performance record of BVA is 66.39%. To put it plainly, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Johannesburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near JNB:
Hit the road running by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Johannesburg's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks ahead of your Paris to Johannesburg flight.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is roughly 32 kilometres from central Johannesburg. Once you've hopped off your flight from Paris to Johannesburg, it takes approximately 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Lanseria International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare rates and availability from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Score the best price by booking your ride from HLA four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
February is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Johannesburg, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Johannesburg based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Paris to Johannesburg ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap flights from Paris to Johannesburg around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Johannesburg
Start your Johannesburg trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Johannesburg, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are top attractions which should be on every Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you should also see. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If there's time to check out another side of South Africa, consider Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are among its highlights.