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

• 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Paris to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 11h 00m, 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 Paris to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R11 366 to R17 869, with an average of R14 069 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 366 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of R14 069. 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 587 return via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared with R19 430 for direct.

Air France is the only airline operating Paris to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 201–R1 624 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Paris to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 225, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Paris to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 24 minutes.

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

• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 13% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 8% 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 11% on the Paris to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R13 236 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R14 730, a difference of R1 494. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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 10m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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

Among airlines operating Paris to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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.