Paris, FranceJohannesburg, South Africa

Flights from Paris to Johannesburg

Nonstop flights from Paris (CDG) to Johannesburg (JNB) take about 11h 25m (8,737 km). Air France flies it. Lowest fare seen: $934 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Johannesburg

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Qatar Airways aircraft on tarmac at Johannesburg Airport with service vehicles — arriving in Johannesburg

Airport transfer

JNB → Johannesburg, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Paris Charles de Gaulle →1 lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresJNB to Johannesburg: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Johannesburg →1 drop-off point

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Airlines flying Paris to Johannesburg

Carriers on CDG–JNB according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Francenonstop fare seen

Paris to Johannesburg fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $934 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $419. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$142130 Oct 2026 · Air France	$496 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$108213 Nov 2026 · Air France	$421 · 2 stops4 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$122014 Dec 2026 · Air France	$518 · 2 stops14 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$104610 Jan 2027 · Air France	$501 · 1 stop10 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$93423 Feb 2027 · Air France	$419 · 2 stops23 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$93520 Mar 2027 · Air France	$454 · 1 stop20 Mar 2027
Sept 2027	$98215 Sept 2027 · Air France	$476 · 2 stops15 Sept 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $421 for November 2026, $419 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Paris to Johannesburg, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Johannesburg

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Paris to Johannesburg flights

How long is the flight from Paris to Johannesburg?

A nonstop flight from Paris (CDG) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes about 11h 25m, covering 8,737 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Paris from Johannesburg by air?

The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport is 8,737 km (5,429 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Paris to Johannesburg?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CDG–JNB route include Air France. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Paris to Johannesburg cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CDG–JNB was $934 USD with Air France (nonstop), departing 23 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Johannesburg?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $419 one-way, against $518 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Paris to Johannesburg?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $419 with 2 stops against $934 nonstop, a saving of $515. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from France to South Africa?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter South Africa visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Johannesburg?

South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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