Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Cape Town (CDG–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CDG–CPT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air France leads the route. The flight covers 5,818 miles in approximately 12h. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France Also: KL | 3 | 359 | 12h | – | SkyTeam | KL |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
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) are connected by nonstop service from Air France. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CDG to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CDG to CPT ranges from 12 hours 0 minutes to 12 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,818 miles (9,363 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via MUC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.