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Apr 28 — May 51
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Flights to Paris in 2024

Find the latest flights to Paris in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 607 358 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 753

Return from

R10 176

One-way from

R7 116
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Johannesburg to Paris
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Paris

Average price of flights to Paris by month

Plan your trip to Paris by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Paris is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Paris (average of R634). Flying to Paris in August will prove the most costly (average of R832). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R12 586

February

R12 510

March

R12 835

April

R13 619

May

R13 045

June

R13 504

July

R15 513

August

R15 914

September

R13 734

October

R15 149

November

R12 127

December

R14 002

Peak season:

Summertime (June to September) is when the world competes for the best plane tickets to Paris. Average temperatures range from 15°C to 23°C. To put this into perspective, the Eiffel Tower attracts 5.6 million visitors per year, the Louvre draws 12 million every year and Disneyland Paris draws annual crowds of 12 million. Most of these crowds are attracted in summer, and due to high demand it might be difficult to get cheap flights to Paris during this period.

Off season:

Those who brave winter in Paris experience temperatures of around 4°C to 9°C. December to March may be the time to find the cheapest flights to Paris but you’ll need to wrap up warm. There are plenty of things to look forward to including the ice rink at the Champs-Elysées, artisanal hot chocolate and theatre shows.

Temperature and rainfall in Paris by month

Plan your trip to Paris by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

PAR

Temperature

5 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Paris, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Paris?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Paris. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

The best chance of getting cheap flights to Paris is during Autumn (late September to late December) or Spring (late March to early June). Booking flight tickets during this time will allow travellers to enjoy the city’s outdoor attractions and avoid the excessive crowding at the major attractions.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Paris?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Paris. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Paris should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Paris

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Paris. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Paris. Reviews last updated 23 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Paris, such as SWISS, Egypt Air and Kenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
4 072 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

8,1
Very Good
4 072 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 072 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

7,9
Good
1 632 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 072 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

7,9
Good
49 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 072 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

7,8
Good
2 075 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 072 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

7,7
Good
4 483 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 072 reviews

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

What is good to know if travelling to Paris?

  • “L’apéritif” – a drink or two to whet the appetite before an evening of fine dining is a part of experiencing French culinary culture. Enjoy this tradition on your trip to Paris with this list of the best places in Paris to grab an aperitif.
  • Couples book flights to Paris to learn just why it is referred to as the city of love. One of its tributes to romance is a mural created by Frédéric Baron and Claire Kito featuring the words, “I love you” written over 1000 times in hundreds of languages.
  • A less conventional attraction is The Museum of the History of Medicine, which exhibits medical instruments for surgery and physiology dating back to the 18th century, including the autopsy tools used on Napoleon.
  • To see iconic works of large-scale art, look no further than the subways of the Paris Metro. The Louvre-Rivoli and Varenne stations house notable artworks which reflect some of the city’s historical icons along its platforms.
  • How long is the flight to Paris?

    Flights from Cape Town to Paris: 15 hours 05 minutes to 31 hours 20 minutes (average 1 stop). Flights from Johannesburg to Paris: 10 hours 50 minutes to 23 hours 50 minutes (average 1 stop). Flights from Durban to Paris: 13 hours 30 minutes to 23 hours 20 minutes (average 1 stop).

  • Which airlines operate flights to Paris?

    The airlines that offer cheap flights to Paris are Air France, Air Mauritius, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, South African Airways, SWISS, TAM Linhas Aereas, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines. When trying to get the cheapest flight tickets, important variables include the chosen airline, the flight time, the number of stops and the flight duration.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    When starting to compare flights to Paris, it may be useful to consider which mode of transport from the airport is most convenient and accessible. Uber is fully operational – the trip from the airport (CDG) to downtown Paris will cost about 30-35 euros. The Air France coach service also provides reliable transport. Conventional taxi cabs cost around 50 euros from the airport to the city centre. The Roissybus is a much cheaper mode of transport with ticket prices around 10 euros.

  • What does CDG mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a CDG flight. Paris Orly Airport (ORY), Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), Châlons-en-Champagne Chalons-Vatry Airport (XCR), Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Paris if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Paris on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Paris?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Paris.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Paris?

    Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Paris. One-way flights to Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport typically cost R386, while return flights cost around R1 181.

  • How much is a return flight to Paris?

    A return flight to Paris will typically cost around R72, however they can be found for as little as R71.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Paris depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Paris, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Yes. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Courtyard by Marriott Paris Charles de Gaulle Central Airport is the closest property to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (0,0 km away from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport).

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