Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Paris?

Direct flights from Cape Town to Paris are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 0.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Paris?

The direct flight from Cape Town to Paris typically takes about 12 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 9334 kilometers. Flights with one stopover are considerably longer, with a median duration of 19 hours and 25 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

How much more do direct flights from Cape Town to Paris cost?

Historically, direct flights from Cape Town to Paris typically cost 34% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1554, while connecting flights had a median price of $1159. Direct flights represented 1% of the available options in the trailing 90 days.

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2026-09-17 – 2026-09-21
CPT - Paris
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$1,087
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Cape Town to Paris: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Paris

Flights from Cape Town to Paris cover a substantial distance of 9334 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Cape Town to Paris, fares typically range from $897–$1660, with a median price of $1275. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and approximately 12% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Paris, October stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $670. Following October, December also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $802. April presents another good option, with median fares around $905.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Paris takes approximately 33h 20m, including connections. This longer duration is due to the nature of the route, as most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, only 0.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cape Town to Paris, with connecting itineraries typically involving 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Paris

Regular price: $886 - $1,569

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Paris are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Paris is typically between $886 and $1569. The current lowest deal is $742 via Kayak, for travel from Sep 22-Sep 29.

now $742

Low $886

High $1,569

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Paris

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Paris is October, with a median price of 670 USD. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of 1581 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $670

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,581

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Paris

Air France

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Paris

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Lufthansa

$1,241

$985

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,000

$765

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Qatar Airways

$1,005

$774

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK

$1,101

$759

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK

$1,066

$769

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

KLM

$1,064

$820

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Paris

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$1,146 → $786

31%

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$1,156 → $805

30%

7 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 29

$1,017 → $742

27%

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

$1,090 → $820

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Paris

Cape Town - Paris route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from CPT to PAR are below the typical level, with 12% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $670

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $670.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 33h 20m

The median flight time for connecting flights from CPT to PAR is 33h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air France offers direct flights

Air France offers direct flights from Cape Town to Paris.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from CPT to PAR appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Cape Town to Paris.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$616

Paris main airports to arrive at

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Cheapest

Charles de Gaulle Airport is a major international gateway for flights arriving in Paris.

📍 ~22 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$580

Airports nearby Paris used as alternative

Brussels (BRU)

Cheapest

Brussels Airport (BRU) is a major international hub that offers extensive long-haul and European network options.

📍 ~250 km from Paris (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$681

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Sep 21

Paris, France

95% AI deal score

$16,017

$8,302

Save $7,715

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From CPT

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Sep 29

Paris, France

94% AI deal score

$5,648

$2,780

Save $2,868

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Nov 03

Paris, France

93% AI deal score

$4,844

$2,780

Save $2,064

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Nov 17

Paris, France

93% AI deal score

$4,899

$2,789

Save $2,110

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Nov 24

Paris, France

93% AI deal score

$5,014

$2,789

Save $2,225

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Nov 26

Paris, France

93% AI deal score

$5,046

$2,789

Save $2,257

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 07

Paris, France

93% AI deal score

$4,847

$2,789

Save $2,058

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 14

Paris, France

93% AI deal score

$4,888

$2,789

Save $2,099

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 18

Paris, France

93% AI deal score

$4,901

$2,789

Save $2,112

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 20

Paris, France

93% AI deal score

$4,919

$2,965

Save $1,954

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 21

Paris, France

93% AI deal score

$4,966

$2,965

Save $2,001

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 11

Paris, France

93% AI deal score

$4,994

$3,116

Save $1,878

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Paris

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Cape Town to Paris is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket was around $1049. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $1421, while booking 7-13 days out shows an average of $1090. Prices for bookings made 28-59 days in advance averaged $1396, and those made 60+ days out averaged $1365.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Paris was considered to be $897 or less. The median price for this route was $1275. Fares typically ranged up to $1660 for the higher end of prices observed.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Paris include October, with a median price of $670, and December, with a median price of $802. April also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $905. The annual median price for this route was $1275, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings.

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Cape Town to Paris: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Paris

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Paris

Regular price: $886 - $1,569

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Paris are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cape Town to Paris is typically between $886 and $1569. The current lowest deal is $742 via Kayak, for travel from Sep 22-Sep 29.

now $742

Low $886

High $1,569

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Paris

October

Cheapest

Flights from $670

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,581

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Paris

Air France

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Paris

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Lufthansa

$1,241

$985

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Ethiopian Airlines

$1,000

$765

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Qatar Airways

$1,005

$774

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK

$1,101

$759

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK

$1,066

$769

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

KLM

$1,064

$820

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Paris

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$1,146 → $786

31%

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$1,156 → $805

30%

7 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 29

$1,017 → $742

27%

2 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 23

$1,090 → $820

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Paris

Cape Town - Paris route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from CPT to PAR are below the typical level, with 12% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $670

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $670.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 33h 20m

The median flight time for connecting flights from CPT to PAR is 33h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air France offers direct flights

Air France offers direct flights from Cape Town to Paris.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from CPT to PAR appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Cape Town to Paris.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$616

Paris main airports to arrive at

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Cheapest

Charles de Gaulle Airport is a major international gateway for flights arriving in Paris.

📍 ~22 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$580

Airports nearby Paris used as alternative

Brussels (BRU)

Cheapest

Brussels Airport (BRU) is a major international hub that offers extensive long-haul and European network options.

Paris, France

93% AI deal score

$4,994

$3,116

Save $1,878

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Paris

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Paris

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Paris

Cape Town to Paris: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Paris

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Paris

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Paris

Direct flights from Cape Town to Paris

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Paris

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Paris

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Paris

Cape Town - Paris route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $670

Median flight time is 33h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air France offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Paris main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Paris used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Paris

Best Elite deals to Paris

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Sep 29

Nov 03

Nov 17

Nov 24

Nov 26

Nov 07

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Paris

When is the best time to book flights from Cape Town to Paris?

What's a cheap fare from Cape Town to Paris?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cape Town to Paris?

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Paris?

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Paris?

How much more do direct flights from Cape Town to Paris cost?

Related routes

More routes from Cape Town

Flights to Paris from other cities

Cape Town to Paris: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Paris

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Paris

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Paris

Direct flights from Cape Town to Paris

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Paris

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Paris

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Paris

Cape Town - Paris route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $670

Median flight time is 33h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air France offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Paris main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Paris used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Paris

Best Elite deals to Paris

Sep 21

Sep 29

Nov 03

Nov 17

Nov 24

Nov 26

Nov 07

Nov 14

Nov 18

Nov 20

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Nov 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Paris

When is the best time to book flights from Cape Town to Paris?

What's a cheap fare from Cape Town to Paris?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cape Town to Paris?