Cape Town to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CPT–CDG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AF871
AF Air France
359
7:55 AM
SAST
7:15 PM
CET
12h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF872
AF Air France
359
5:00 PM
CET T2E
5:50 AM+1
SAST
11h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cape Town to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 5,818 mi 12h 20m nonstop -1h behind 16 1-stop hubs

CPT–CDG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air France leads the route. The flight covers 5,818 miles in approximately 12h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CPT–CDG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France 6 359 12h20 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – AF
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CPT to CDG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CPT to CDG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,466
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
CPT: SAST · CDG: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 5:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Distance & Flight Time
5,818 mi / 9,363 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 20m.
Getting from CDG

RER B to central Paris (Gare du Nord 25 min, Châtelet 30 min) costs €11.80. Take the free CDGVAL train from T1 or T3 to the RER station at T2 first. Heavy luggage is awkward on this line during rush hour; some platforms have no escalators.Fixed taxis: €55 to Right Bank, €65 to Left Bank. Ride-hail (Uber) costs €40–65. Le Bus Direct coaches run to Montparnasse, Opéra, and the Eiffel Tower (€17, 45–70 min). Connecting to Gare de Lyon or Massy for TGV services is possible via RER B (Denfert-Rochereau transfer).

Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) Climate

Temperate oceanic climate. Summers are warm (20–27°C) and mostly dry with occasional thunderstorm delays. Winters are cold and overcast (2–8°C) with frequent rain and periodic frost. Snow is rare but CDG briefly closes when it falls on an unprepared system. Fog is the primary winter flight disruption, particularly November through January.

Spring is mild and wet. Autumn is the most unpredictable season weather-wise. CDG is a major hub. Even moderate weather cascades across European connections. Pack a mid-weight jacket year-round. Summers are rarely hot enough for short sleeves in the evenings.

CPT–CDG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cape Town to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) route.
Route details
Distance5,818 mi / 9,363 km
Flight time12h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 5 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: CDG
IATA / ICAOCDG / LFPG
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr70.3M
Elevation392 ft / 119 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CPT to CDG flights.
Nonstop flights from Cape Town International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport take approximately 12h 20m. The route covers 5,818 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air France.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from CPT to CDG. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADD, FRA, LHR, JNB, DXB, GRU, ZRH, DOH, MUC, LGW, AMS, NBO, IST, EWR, IAD and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
Yes, return flights from CDG to CPT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CPT to CDG

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are connected by nonstop service from Air France. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CPT to CDG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CPT to CDG ranges from 12 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,818 miles (9,363 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via ADD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.