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Cheap flights from South Africa to France from R5 629

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CDG
May 22 — May 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to France
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to France. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 April 2026.

Mon 1/620:40
JNB
-
MRS
1 stop19h 10m
Air Algerie
Sun 7/620:15
MRS
-
JNB
1 stop13h 00m
Air Algerie
Deal found 19/4R9 830
Tue 28/420:40
JNB
-
MRS
1 stop13h 50m
Air Algerie
Sun 10/520:15
MRS
-
JNB
1 stop13h 00m
Air Algerie
Deal found 19/4R10 060
Tue 12/520:40
JNB
-
MRS
1 stop13h 50m
Air Algerie
Sun 17/520:15
MRS
-
JNB
1 stop13h 00m
Air Algerie
Deal found 22/4R10 076
Tue 12/520:40
JNB
-
MRS
1 stop13h 50m
Air Algerie
Tue 19/516:50
MRS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Air Algerie
Deal found 21/4R10 109
Wed 13/520:40
JNB
-
MRS
1 stop13h 50m
Air Algerie
Tue 19/516:50
MRS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 25m
Air Algerie
Deal found 21/4R10 125
Mon 20/420:40
JNB
-
ORY
1 stop15h 50m
Air Algerie
Mon 27/416:55
ORY
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Air Algerie
Deal found 19/4R10 174
Mon 18/520:40
JNB
-
CDG
1 stop14h 05m
Air Algerie
Mon 1/618:00
CDG
-
JNB
1 stop15h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 21/4R10 191
Sat 6/620:40
JNB
-
ORY
1 stop15h 50m
Air Algerie
Sun 7/616:55
ORY
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Air Algerie
Deal found 21/4R10 207
Mon 20/420:40
JNB
-
CDG
1 stop14h 05m
Air Algerie
Mon 27/415:30
CDG
-
JNB
1 stop17h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 19/4R10 224
Mon 18/520:40
JNB
-
ORY
1 stop22h 00m
Air Algerie
Mon 25/58:00
ORY
-
JNB
1 stop25h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 18/4R10 224
Mon 18/520:40
JNB
-
CDG
1 stop17h 20m
Air Algerie
Mon 25/512:15
CDG
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Air Algerie
Deal found 20/4R10 273
Sat 13/620:40
JNB
-
ORY
1 stop15h 50m
Air Algerie
Fri 19/616:55
ORY
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Air Algerie
Deal found 19/4R10 273

Find flight deals from South Africa to France

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to France flight deals. Data was last updated 22 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 830

One-way from

R5 629

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 652

Good round-trip deal

R17 376 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 333 or less
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 1/6-7/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • South Africa to France
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • South Africa to France
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R19 487 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 782 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to France that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 April 2026.
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JohannesburgMarseille

JNB - MRS

JNBMRS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:40-15:50

1 stop19h 10m

Marseille

Sun 7/6

20:15-9:15

1 stop13h 00m

R9 830

JohannesburgParis

JNB - ORY

JNBORY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

20:35-21:55

1 stop25h 20m

Paris Orly

Fri 19/6

16:55-9:15

1 stop16h 20m

R10 568

JohannesburgParis

JNB - ORY

JNBORY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

20:40-12:30

1 stop15h 50m

Paris Orly

Sun 17/5

16:55-9:15

1 stop16h 20m

R10 585

JohannesburgParis

JNB - ORY

JNBORY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

20:40-12:30

1 stop15h 50m

Paris Orly

Tue 19/5

16:55-9:15

1 stop16h 20m

R10 585

JohannesburgParis

JNB - CDG

JNBCDG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

9:50-7:55

1 stop22h 05m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Fri 25/9

15:50-8:20

1 stop16h 30m

R11 980

JohannesburgNice

JNB - NCE

JNBNCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

12:40-14:10

1 stop25h 30m

Nice Côte d'Azur

Thu 18/6

15:55-15:20

1 stop23h 25m

R12 981

JohannesburgParis

JNB - CDG

JNBCDG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

12:40-7:45

1 stop19h 05m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 9/6

10:00-10:30

1 stop24h 30m

R13 555

JohannesburgNice

JNB - NCE

JNBNCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

18:00-9:10

1 stop15h 10m

Nice Côte d'Azur

Thu 18/6

10:30-9:40

2 stops23h 10m

R13 604

JohannesburgNice

JNB - NCE

JNBNCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

13:30-13:30

1 stop24h 00m

Nice Côte d'Azur

Sun 24/5

15:50-16:15

1 stop24h 25m

R13 998

JohannesburgNice

JNB - NCE

JNBNCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

13:30-18:25

2 stops28h 55m

Nice Côte d'Azur

Tue 9/6

10:45-10:30

1 stop23h 45m

R14 064

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to France

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to France from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to France

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to France?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to France (average of R11 898). Flying from South Africa to France in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 885). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to FR?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to France. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 April 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to France as you normally would.

How often are flights from South Africa to France delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between South Africa and France have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 155 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to France flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to France flights?

Over the past year, Air France have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing France

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to France. 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 France. Reviews last updated 22 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andAir France from South Africa to France. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Air France
7,4
Good
1 578 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 321 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 903 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 560 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to France. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to France?

    Airlines like Air Algerie, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to France in about 19h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 20m. The distance from South Africa to France is about 8081 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to France one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R2 289. However, be on the lookout for offers from RwandAir and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to France for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to France that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to France flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to France?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to France.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to France?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to France by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to France?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to France (average of R11 898). Flying from South Africa to France in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 885). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to France

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to France. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
CondorCheapestR4 824AverageR11 971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 579AverageR11 945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR7 096AverageR15 217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 128AverageR11 718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 101AverageR12 645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air AlgerieCheapestR9 179AverageR9 902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 422AverageR14 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapestR9 684AverageR14 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 766AverageR13 700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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RwandAirCheapestR10 856AverageR11 849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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