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

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

The flight takes about 11h.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Paris to Johannesburg:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Paris to Johannesburg takes 11h, covering 14 037 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 range from R11 853 to R18 429, with an average of R14 407 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 853 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the R14 407 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R11 394 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R20 176 for direct.

Air France is the only airline operating Paris to Johannesburg flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 206–R1 655 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 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 route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Paris to Johannesburg are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R11 079, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

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 averaging R492:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Avis

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates averaging R448:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Woodford
• Europcar

Flights from Paris to Johannesburg 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), with arrivals available at airports in Johannesburg such as Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 26m.

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

• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Paris to Johannesburg. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R13 393 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R15 363, a difference of R1 970.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air France operates flights between Paris and Johannesburg.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 38m, compared to 14h 19m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 12m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Paris (South Africa Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 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

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