Flying from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your journey. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
Approximately 10 hours 46 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is 1 hour ahead of Paris. O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Johannesburg.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the most popular route. There are 10 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Air France at 23:50. Choose the first CDG to JNB departure operated by Air France at 21:15 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Paris to JNB, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart from this terminal.
When departing from CDG, you can take a direct flight from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport with Air France.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from Paris to JNB with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between CDG and JNB include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
CDG is roughly 27 kilometres from central Paris. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) offers nonstop flights from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
From ORY, direct flights from Paris to JNB can be booked with Air France.
Split up your flight from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and JNB include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
ORY is around 19 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take you 34 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 57 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Paris to JNB? Kick back in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your break officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Reserve a hotel close to JNB if you have a late flight from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
From O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 29 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 12 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport from R 6,892 or travel return from just R 9,664. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
We recommend booking 8 months in advance. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Paris to JNB around that time.
The cheapest month for tickets from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
February is the quietest time to fly to Johannesburg. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Before you book a flight from Paris to JNB, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Paris to O.R. Tambo International Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Johannesburg
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Constitution Hill and Maboneng Precinct are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Johannesburg must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Johannesburg Zoo.
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