Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Paris?

Historically, direct flights from Cape Town to Paris represent a small portion of the available options. Only about 10% of flights on this route have been direct in the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most journeys on this route will involve at least one connection.

How often do Cape Town to Paris flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Cape Town to Paris route have shown regular fluctuations. This indicates that price drops are a consistent occurrence across the trailing quarter. Travelers planning to fly this route can typically expect to see periodic price changes, suggesting opportunities for finding deals.

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To Paris

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Q: How long is the flight from Cape Town to Paris?

The direct flight from Cape Town to Paris typically takes approximately 12 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 9334 kilometers. Flights with one stopover usually have a median duration of 18 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for the longer travel time if their itinerary includes a connection.

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2026-11-09 – 2026-11-24
CPT - Paris
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$722
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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 $1195–$1552, with a median price of $1393. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Paris? The most affordable month to fly is typically July, with a median fare of $739. Other budget-friendly options include January, where the median fare is $826, and February, with a median fare of $837.

Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with only 0.1% of recent fares being direct flights from Cape Town to Paris. For connecting itineraries, travelers can expect a typical journey with 2 stopovers.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Paris? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 12h 0m. This median duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Paris

Regular price: $701 - $1,320

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

The regular price range for this route is between 701 USD and 1320 USD. The current lowest deal is 767 USD with Kenya Airways, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 21.

now $767

Low $701

High $1,320

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Paris

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Paris is July, with a median price of $783. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1767. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $783

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,767

Jan

Feb

Mar

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

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$797

$812

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$739

$839

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$738

$852

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$739

$881

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$797

$890

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$738

$897

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$1,173 → $851

27%

11 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 29

$981 → $816

17%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$1,024 → $879

14%

9 nights

Dec 23 - Jan 1

$995 → $862

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Paris

Cape Town - Paris route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from Cape Town to Paris are near the typical level of $1393.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices.

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $739, followed by January at $826.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 0m.

The median flight duration for direct flights is 12h 0m, while connecting flights average 26h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 10% of recent flights from Cape Town to Paris are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air France offers direct flights.

Air France is an airline that offers direct flights from Cape Town to Paris.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Paris appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a good option for flights from Cape Town to Paris.

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town (reachable by car or taxi).

💸 Flights from ~$717

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, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$642

Airports nearby Paris used as alternative

Brussels (BRU)

Cheapest

Brussels Airport is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering a reliable alternative for Paris.

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

💸 Flights from ~$711

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From CPT

Elite

Nov 15

Paris, France

92% AI deal score

$4,556

$2,815

Save $1,741

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Nov 09

Paris, France

92% AI deal score

$4,643

$2,816

Save $1,827

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Nov 18

Paris, France

92% AI deal score

$4,459

$2,853

Save $1,606

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

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Nov 18

Paris, France

92% AI deal score

$4,564

$2,856

Save $1,708

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 24

Paris, France

92% AI deal score

$4,668

$3,005

Save $1,663

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 23

Paris, France

91% AI deal score

$4,653

$3,184

Save $1,469

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 16

Paris, France

91% AI deal score

$4,560

$3,310

Save $1,250

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 04

Paris, France

91% AI deal score

$5,080

$3,340

Save $1,740

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Dec 07

Paris, France

90% AI deal score

$3,680

$2,939

Save $741

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 24

Paris, France

90% AI deal score

$4,562

$3,269

Save $1,293

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Nov 18

Paris, France

90% AI deal score

$4,565

$3,271

Save $1,294

Kenya Airways

Business Class

From CPT

Elite

Feb 03

Paris, France

90% AI deal score

$2,212

$1,881

Save $331

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Paris

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cape Town to Paris is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1124. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $1913. Prices for bookings made 60 or more days out averaged around $1342, indicating that waiting until closer to the departure date, within that 7-13 day window, could offer better value.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a fare of $1195 or less is considered a good price for flights from Cape Town to Paris. The median price observed for this route was $1393. Prices above $1552 typically fall into the higher range, so aiming for a fare below $1195 would represent a significant saving on this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cape Town to Paris are July, with a median price of $739, and January, with a median price of $826. February also shows a relatively low median price of $837. These months are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1393 for this route, offering travelers the best opportunities for 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: $701 - $1,320

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

The regular price range for this route is between 701 USD and 1320 USD. The current lowest deal is 767 USD with Kenya Airways, for travel from Nov 18-Nov 21.

now $767

Low $701

High $1,320

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Paris

July

Cheapest

Flights from $783

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,767

Jan

Feb

Mar

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

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$797

$812

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$739

$839

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$738

$852

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$739

$881

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$797

$890

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Paris

Cape Town (CPT) - Paris (CDG)

Norse Atlantic UK, easyJet UK

$738

$897

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$1,173 → $851

27%

11 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 29

$981 → $816

17%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$1,024 → $879

14%

9 nights

Dec 23 - Jan 1

$995 → $862

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Paris

Cape Town - Paris route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from Cape Town to Paris are near the typical level of $1393.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices.

Historically, July offers the lowest median price at $739, followed by January at $826.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 0m.

The median flight duration for direct flights is 12h 0m, while connecting flights average 26h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 10% of recent flights from Cape Town to Paris are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air France offers direct flights.

Air France is an airline that offers direct flights from Cape Town to Paris.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Paris appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a good option for flights from Cape Town to Paris.

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town (reachable by car or taxi).

💸 Flights from ~$717

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, train, bus)

💸 Flights from ~$642

Airports nearby Paris used as alternative

Brussels (BRU)

Cheapest

Brussels Airport is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering a reliable alternative for Paris.

Paris, France

90% AI deal score

$2,212

$1,881

Save $331

Swiss International Air Lines

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 near the typical level.

Fly in July for the best prices.

Direct flights take 12h 0m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Air France offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly.

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

Nov 15

Nov 09

Nov 18

Nov 18

Nov 24

Nov 23

Nov 16

Nov 04

Dec 07

Nov 24

Nov 18

Feb 03

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 often do Cape Town to Paris flight prices drop?

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 near the typical level.

Fly in July for the best prices.

Direct flights take 12h 0m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Air France offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly.

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

Nov 15

Nov 09

Nov 18

Nov 18

Nov 24

Nov 23

Nov 16

Nov 04

Dec 07

Nov 24

Nov 18

Feb 03

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?