Flying from Paris to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to Johannesburg begins with finding the best airport to start your holiday. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main departure points in Paris.
Disembark at Johannesburg's chief entry point, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Around 11 hours is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Paris to Johannesburg flight.
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Johannesburg one hour ahead of Paris.
The busiest route for flights from Paris to Johannesburg is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). You can choose from seven weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to JNB is the 21:15 Air France option. If you prefer travelling later, the latest available service is at 23:50 with Air France.
Allow plenty of time to make your Paris to Johannesburg flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Johannesburg
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can get a direct flight from Paris to Johannesburg jetting off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Begin your journey at CDG and end it at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Reserve your Paris to Johannesburg plane tickets with Air France. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from CDG.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Paris to Johannesburg flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central Paris to CDG takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Johannesburg? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 61.46% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Split up your Paris to Johannesburg flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and Johannesburg are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Johannesburg:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.56%. This figure reflects how frequently flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on time.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is around 72 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Paris to Johannesburg flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Beauvais-Tille Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Flights that leave from BVA land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 66.39% of the time.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is roughly 23 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Paris to Johannesburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Grab an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Central Johannesburg is located around 32 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). As soon as your flight from Paris to Johannesburg has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 50 minutes.
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Lanseria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire or Firefly powered by Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HLA will save you money.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
February is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Johannesburg, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Johannesburg based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Paris to Johannesburg ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap flights from Paris to Johannesburg around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Johannesburg
Start your Johannesburg trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Johannesburg, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you should also see. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If there's time to check out another side of South Africa, consider Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are among its highlights.
