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

• Earliest: departs at 23:20 and lands at 10:20
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 10:25.

The flight takes about 11h 00m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Johannesburg:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Johannesburg takes 11h 00m, covering 14 053 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Johannesburg range from R11 435 to R17 939, with an average of R14 140 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 435 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of R14 140. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R10 622 return via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared with R19 494 for direct.

Air France is the only airline operating Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Johannesburg flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 205–R1 629 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates from around R111:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R65:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Johannesburg usually depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Johannesburg route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 24 minutes.

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

• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Kigali Intl (KGL) 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Johannesburg route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R13 279 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R14 680, a difference of R1 401. 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Johannesburg.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 47m, compared to 14h 11m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 19m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Johannesburg 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.