Travelling from Johannesburg to Paris: what you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Paris leaving from here.
When it comes to arriving in Paris, hop off the plane at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is another gateway to this city.
Book a direct Johannesburg to Paris flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Johannesburg.
With seven weekly flights between the two airports, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Johannesburg to Paris with Air France at 18:50. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from JNB to CDG is with Air France at 19:50.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Johannesburg to Paris flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Paris
360 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Paris. A return flight starts from 396 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap Johannesburg to Paris flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Johannesburg to Paris is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Paris by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
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Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Jet off from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) on a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Paris. From JNB, you can travel directly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Air France is a popular airline that offers direct Johannesburg to Paris plane tickets leaving from JNB.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for Johannesburg to Paris flights leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
JNB is around 23 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg to Paris or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
77.1% of flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 23 kilometres. It'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near CDG if you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Paris. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and venture far and wide through Paris and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before your trip.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The centre of Paris is around 14 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY). As soon as your flight from Johannesburg to Paris has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 55 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near ORY. Unwind after your Johannesburg to Paris flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Paris Orly Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare rates and availability from Alamo, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar.
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from ORY one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
The address for Paris Orly Airport is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Head toward the city centre after your flight from Johannesburg to Paris has touched down. Central Paris is around 72 kilometres from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) and takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get to by car.
If you go by public transport, the journey time is about 2 hours 20 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, head for a hotel near BVA. Get comfortable at one of these stays after your Johannesburg to Paris flight:
Whether you'd like a zippy compact just for you or a roomy SUV to move the whole family, you'll find the right Beauvais-Tille Airport rental car for your needs. Browse the range of wheels available here from names such as Loca Malin, Budget and Europcar.
Plan ahead and put that extra money in your pocket. Book your vehicle from BVA three weeks before your flight from Johannesburg to Paris for the most affordable rates.
Beauvais-Tille Airport's street address is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
June is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg to Paris. To escape the crowds, visit Paris in January.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Johannesburg to Paris ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Paris in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Paris, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are a couple of big attractions to put on your Paris itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Paris. Around 386 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
