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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cape Town:

• Earliest: departs at 10:25 am and lands at 10:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:40 pm and lands at 5:25 am.

The flight takes about 11h 45m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cape Town:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cape Town takes 11h 45m, covering 5,814 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cape Town range from $844 to $1,173, with an average of $973 over the past 12 months. Anything below $844 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $973 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $787 round-trip via London Gatwick (LGW), compared to $1,083 for nonstop.

Air France is the only airline operating Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cape Town flights. 68% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $74–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air France and KLM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cape Town flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Air France is the only airline on the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cape Town route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $526, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz

Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cape Town usually depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cape Town route, 32% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 25m.

One-stop flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cape Town. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $904 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,038, a difference of $134.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air France operates flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Cape Town.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 06m, compared with 15h 07m via Zurich (ZRH) and 15h 37m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Camps Bay Beach and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cape Town flights:

• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.