R6 242 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport – Compare and Save

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.

Only Air France operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R10 824 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R18 143 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 202–R1 625 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 9% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R12 842 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R14 191, a difference of R1 349. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 26 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and Place des Vosges. These are among the most viewed places in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 18:50 and lands at 5:56
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 6:46.

The flight takes about 11h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of R13 435. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport takes 11h 06m, covering 14 050 km.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R11 103 to R104 873. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 722, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Air France is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 11m, compared to 15h 04m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 50m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R194 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Budget
• Alamo
• keddy by Europcar
• Goldcar Rental SP

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport range from R11 899 to R15 694, with an average of R13 435 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 899 counts as a good deal.

Air France is the only airline on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.