Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Cape Town (CDG–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CDG–CPT had nonstop service from Air France, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,818 miles in 11h 45m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France Also: KL | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | KL |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CDG: CEST · CPT: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town.
French citizens enter South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application, no fee. Your passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond your intended departure from South Africa and have at least 2 blank pages (South Africa is strict about blank pages, and airlines check this before boarding).
At immigration, you receive a visitor visa stamp valid for up to 90 days. Officers may ask for proof of return flights and accommodation. Extensions are possible through the Department of Home Affairs, but apply well before your 90 days expire. Overstaying leads to a 1 to 5 year entry ban depending on the length of the overstay.
Air France flies Paris CDG to Johannesburg and Cape Town direct. South African Airways also operates this route. South Africa uses the rand (ZAR), which trades at roughly ZAR 20 to EUR 1. Cards are widely accepted in cities. No vaccinations are required for direct arrival from France, but if you transit through a yellow fever country (such as Nairobi or Addis Ababa), carry your ICVP. South Africa will deny entry without it.
RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.
Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).
CDG–CPT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CDG to CPT
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) had nonstop service from Air France, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
CDG to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CDG to CPT is about 11 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,818 miles (9,363 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Frankfurt Main and O.R. Tambo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.