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Cheapest return flight
£586
Typical prices: £577-£728
Condor
Wed 24/1Fri 2/2
CPT - CDG • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£1,284
Typical prices: £662-£811
Air France
Wed 12/12Wed 19/12
CPT - CDG • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Air France. Average duration is 11h 50m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 72% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 13% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £445 (return)
Shortest trip • 15h 33m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Paris (CPT-CDG)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Paris

Sun, 24 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb
Condor Logo
18:35 - 21:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
27h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Condor Logo
07:30 - 10:45CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-CPT Cape Town Intl
26h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£586Condor
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 06:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
16h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:15 - 13:00CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-CPT Cape Town Intl
14h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£593Ethiopian Air
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:20 - 09:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
24h 40m1 stop Zurich
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:10 - 07:40CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£594Multiple Airlines
Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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09:20 - 09:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
24h 40m1 stop Zurich
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08:55 - 07:40CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£596Multiple Airlines
Thu, 26 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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09:30 - 22:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
14h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 07:35CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 40m1 stop Zurich
£616Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 06:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
37h 35m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 23:35CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-CPT Cape Town Intl
36h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
£617Multiple Airlines
Sun, 24 Jan - Fri, 5 Feb
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20:25 - 06:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
35h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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09:55 - 19:45CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
£618Multiple Airlines
Sun, 24 Jan - Fri, 5 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 06:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
35h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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09:55 - 19:45CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
£619Multiple Airlines
Sun, 24 Jan - Fri, 5 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 06:45CPT  Cape Town Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
35h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:55 - 19:45CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-CPT Cape Town Intl
32h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
£619Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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09:20 - 09:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
24h 40m1 stop Zurich
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15:00 - 07:40CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-CPT Cape Town Intl
15h 40m2 stops Zurich Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£622SWISS
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights

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How much is a return flight from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

Return flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport typically range from £577 to £728. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £586 on Condor.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. It's 4% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 1% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at £562 return.
•August (£710) and December (£685) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 26% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 7% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to Paris

 
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on KLM and Air France

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on CPT

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on CDG

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£199
Beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 16% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

When to book flights from Cape Town to Paris

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Your Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 08:30 and lands at 20:20
    • Latest: departs at 08:30 and lands at 20:20.

    The flight takes about 11h 50m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    A direct flight from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport takes 11h 50m, covering 5,814 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight?

    Return flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport range from £577 to £728, with an average of £643 over the past 12 months. Anything below £577 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the £643 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £445 return via London Gatwick (LGW), compared with £712 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Air France is the only airline operating Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. 72% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air France and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

  • How are flight departures from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £586 to £5,687. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £254, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)?

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £41 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Europcar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • keddy by Europcar
    • Goldcar Rental SP

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 20m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 23% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 12% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £624 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £656, a difference of £32.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Only Air France operates flights between Cape Town and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 33m, compared to 15h 35m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 46m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

  • What is the time difference between Cape Town and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 1 hour behind Cape Town (Central European Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are Eiffel Tower, Accor Arena, and Champs-Elysées. These are among the most viewed places in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights:

    • Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average £624, about £32 less than Wednesday fares (5% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 7% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport trip for February. Fares historically average £562 return in that month – typically £149 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £445 return on this route – about £268 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town to Paris?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Paris Charles de Gaulle

Monday

Air France

Air France

Wednesday

Air France

Air France

Friday

Air France

Air France

Saturday

Air France

Air France

Sunday

Air France

Air France

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Direct returns

Paris Charles de Gaulle to Cape Town Intl

Tuesday

Air France

Air France

Thursday

Air France

Air France

Friday

Air France

Air France

Saturday

Air France

Air France

Sunday

Air France

Air France

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