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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Paris to Cape Town:

• Earliest: departs at 10:25 and lands at 22:10
• Latest: departs at 17:40 and lands at 5:25.

The flight takes about 11h 45m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Paris to Cape Town:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Paris to Cape Town takes 11h 45m, covering 15 038 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 to Cape Town range from R13 611 to R19 190, with an average of R15 823 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 611 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of R15 823. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R11 757 return via London Gatwick (LGW), compared with R17 994 for direct.

Air France is the only airline operating Paris to Cape Town flights. 68% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 203–R1 628 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Air France is the only airline on the Paris to Cape Town route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Paris to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 351, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R50 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Sixt
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Woodford

Flights from Paris to Cape Town may depart from several airports in Paris area, including Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY). Flights usually arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Evening 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 to Cape Town route, 32% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 25 minutes.

One-stop flights from Paris to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 12% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Paris to Cape Town route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R14 718 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R17 046, a difference of R2 328. 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 and Cape Town.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 01m, compared to 15h 14m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 23m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Paris to Cape Town 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.