R6 193 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Paris – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 18:50 and lands at 5:58
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 6:48.

The flight takes about 11h 08m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris takes 11h 08m, covering 14 035 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.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris range from R11 880 to R15 770, with an average of R13 491 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 880 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of R13 491. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R10 683 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R18 238 for direct.

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 209–R1 634 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 785, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Since Paris is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) – daily rates from around R195:

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

Near Paris Orly Airport (ORY) – daily rates from around R248:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget
• keddy by Europcar
• Avis

Near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) – daily rates from around R385:

• Europcar
• Free2Move
• Goldcar Rental SP
• keddy by Europcar
• Sixt

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and may arrive at several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY).

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.

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 route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 34 minutes.

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

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 11% 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 route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R12 877 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R14 266, a difference of R1 389. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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 20m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Paris flights:

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

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

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.