Direct flights from Paris to Cape Town CDG → CPT

Air France flies nonstop from Paris (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT), 5–6 times a week. The flight takes about 12h 30m and covers 5,817 miles (9,362 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $1303. Arrivals run on time 98.6% at CDG — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 10 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$1,024
Typical
$1,303
Most expensive
$1,419

What flexibility is worth here

Flying in October rather than November typically saves $336 on CDG → CPT.

  • Oct 2026 $1083
  • Nov 2026 $1419

Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 2 months we currently track.

How long you stay changes it too

  • 1–5 nights $1419
  • 6–9 nights $1035

Staying 6–9 nights typically costs $384 less than 1–5 nights.

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Cheapest combos

Air France Best
Thu Nov 5 17:40 → 06:25
Sun Nov 8 08:30 → 19:20 3 nights
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Thu Nov 5 17:40 → 06:25
Mon Nov 9 08:30 → 19:20 4 nights
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Air France
Fri Nov 6 17:40 → 06:25
Sun Nov 8 08:30 → 19:20 2 nights
$1,419 Book →

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Departure Schedule typical week

We couldn't confirm a current weekly schedule for CDG → CPT. Air France has operated this route nonstop — it may be seasonal or recently changed, so check the airline for current service.

Nonstop departures observed in recent fares

Across 8 recent dates we priced, Paris (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT) showed up to 1 nonstop departure a day, with the earliest around 10:25 and the latest around 17:40, operated by Air France.

10:25 17:40

Departure times seen while pricing this route over the last few weeks — a sample, not the full timetable. Airlines adjust schedules seasonally.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Paris to Cape Town?

Yes, Air France operates nonstop flights from Paris (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT).

Which airlines fly direct from Paris to Cape Town?

Air France operates nonstop flights from Paris to Cape Town.

How long is the flight from Paris to Cape Town?

The nonstop flight from Paris to Cape Town takes ~12h 30m (approximately 9362 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Paris to Cape Town?

Nonstop flights from Paris to Cape Town operate 5–6×/week.

What is the on-time performance for flights from Paris to Cape Town?

Arrivals run on time 98.6% at CDG — Eurocontrol data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

How much is a round-trip flight from Paris to Cape Town?

Round-trip flights from Paris (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT) start at $1024, with a typical fare around $1303. Based on 10 recent fare combinations.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Cape Town?

Across the 2 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Paris to Cape Town, with typical fares around $1083 — versus about $1419 in November 2026, the most expensive.

Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Paris to Cape Town?

Typical round-trip fares from Paris (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT) by trip length: a short trip (1–5 nights) about $1419 and a week away (6–9 nights) about $1035. Medians from 10 recent fare combinations.

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