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

The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 970. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and RwandAir, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to France for a low price.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to France?

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to France at least 32 days early can save you up to 13% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 32 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to France for as little as R13 832 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R16 253 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to France?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to France from South Africa. Users have commonly found prices around R13 752 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R8 063. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in August.

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.

R11 209+ Flights from South Africa to France

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to France

Round-trip from	R10 119
One-way from	R5 970
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R12 449
Good round-trip deal	R13 261 or less
Good one-way deal	R11 001 or less

SWISS
22/5-31/5
2 total stops
54h 05m total
South Africa to France

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Qatar Airways
10/6
1 total stop
25h 10m total
South Africa to France

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R24 631 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 180 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 24 marzo 2025.

jue. 22/519:35JNB - CDG

1 stop27h 30mSWISS

sáb. 31/56:45CDG - JNB

1 stop26h 35mSWISS

Deal found 23/3R10 119

mié. 9/416:50JNB - CDG

1 stop15h 10mRwandAir

mar. 15/421:30CDG - JNB

1 stop16h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 23/3R10 392

dom. 13/48:40CPT - NCE

2 stops35h 30mSWISS

sáb. 26/410:00NCE - CPT

1 stop21h 10mSWISS

Deal found 24/3R10 502

dom. 11/58:40CPT - CDG

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

lun. 19/518:35CDG - CPT

1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3R10 847

mar. 20/517:50JNB - CDG

1 stop22h 40mCondor

lun. 26/517:25CDG - JNB

1 stop14h 05mCondor

Deal found 24/3R10 884

vie. 16/519:35JNB - NCE

1 stop22h 45mSWISS

lun. 26/519:05NCE - JNB

1 stop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 24/3R10 920

lun. 7/419:00JNB - CDG

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

lun. 21/46:45CDG - JNB

1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3R11 048

jue. 15/519:00CPT - CDG

1 stop28h 05mSWISS

jue. 29/519:40CDG - CPT

2 stops21h 05mSWISS

Deal found 23/3R11 320

dom. 8/69:50JNB - CDG

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

dom. 15/66:10CDG - JNB

2 stops26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 24/3R11 575

vie. 16/519:35JNB - NCE

2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines

jue. 29/513:45NCE - JNB

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3R11 721

mar. 3/619:00JNB - CDG

2 stops27h 25mAustrian Airlines

jue. 12/67:05CDG - JNB

2 stops25h 30mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 23/3R11 794

jue. 22/513:00CPT - NCE

1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways

mar. 27/515:55NCE - CPT

1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3R12 067

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jue. 22/519:35JNB - CDG

1 stop27h 30mSWISS

sáb. 31/56:45CDG - JNB

1 stop26h 35mSWISS

Deal found 23/3R10 119

mié. 9/416:50JNB - CDG

1 stop15h 10mRwandAir

mar. 15/421:30CDG - JNB

1 stop16h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 23/3R10 392

dom. 11/58:40CPT - CDG

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

lun. 19/518:35CDG - CPT

1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3R10 847

mar. 20/517:50JNB - CDG

1 stop22h 40mCondor

lun. 26/517:25CDG - JNB

1 stop14h 05mCondor

Deal found 24/3R10 884

dom. 8/69:50JNB - CDG

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

dom. 15/66:10CDG - JNB

2 stops26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 24/3R11 575

mar. 3/619:00JNB - CDG

2 stops27h 25mAustrian Airlines

jue. 12/67:05CDG - JNB

2 stops25h 30mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 23/3R11 794

jue. 22/513:00CPT - NCE

1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways

mar. 27/515:55NCE - CPT

1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3R12 067

mar. 27/513:50CPT - CDG

1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air

mar. 8/721:40CDG - CPT

1 stop16h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 24/3R12 413

jue. 8/523:30CPT - CDG

1 stop32h 00mKenya Airways

jue. 15/510:55CDG - CPT

2 stops26h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 24/3R12 449

jue. 8/521:15JNB - CDG

1 stop25h 55mBritish Airways

jue. 15/58:15CDG - JNB

1 stop22h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 24/3R13 213

mar. 20/518:25CPT - NCE

2 stops24h 05mKLM

mié. 28/512:20NCE - CPT

1 stop33h 05mKLM

Deal found 23/3R13 250

sáb. 12/410:40JNB - CDG

2 stops22h 15mLufthansa

lun. 12/518:35CDG - JNB

1 stop14h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 23/3R13 323

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lun. 24/319:40JNB - NCE

1 stop14h 15mAir France

mar. 1/46:30NCE - JNB

1 stop14h 50mAir France

Deal found 24/3R12 940

sáb. 29/317:00JNB - CDG

1 stop13h 30mKenya Airways

lun. 14/410:55CDG - JNB

1 stop24h 00mKenya Airways

Deal found 23/3R13 741

dom. 30/38:50CPT - CDG

Nonstop11h 40mMultiple Airlines

mar. 15/47:10CDG - CPT

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3R13 505

dom. 30/38:50CPT - CDG

Nonstop11h 40mAir France

mar. 15/410:10CDG - CPT

Nonstop11h 20mAir France

Deal found 24/3R13 687

dom. 30/38:50CPT - LYS

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

mar. 8/414:05LYS - CPT

2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3R13 687

lun. 31/319:35JNB - CDG

1 stop23h 15mSWISS

lun. 14/416:15CDG - JNB

2 stops17h 05mSWISS

Deal found 23/3R12 413

mar. 1/419:00CPT - CDG

1 stop23h 50mSWISS

mié. 30/46:45CDG - CPT

1 stop27h 15mSWISS

Deal found 23/3R11 939

mar. 1/414:30CPT - CDG

2 stops17h 00mKenya Airways

mié. 30/410:55CDG - CPT

1 stop35h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 24/3R12 449

mar. 1/41:15JNB - NCE

2 stops34h 10mKenya Airways

mié. 25/621:05NCE - JNB

2 stops37h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 23/3R14 433

mié. 2/421:15JNB - NCE

1 stop22h 30mBritish Airways

mié. 25/616:50NCE - JNB

1 stop16h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/3R13 286

mié. 2/410:40JNB - CDG

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

mié. 9/419:40CDG - JNB

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3R13 395

mié. 2/419:35JNB - NCE

2 stops24h 25mSWISS

mié. 25/614:40NCE - JNB

1 stop18h 40mSWISS

Deal found 23/3R14 178

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mar. 10/613:00CPT - NCE

1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3R5 970

mar. 1/48:10JNB - CDG

1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/3R6 042

dom. 20/79:50JNB - CDG

1 stop22h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 23/3R6 406

dom. 1/613:55JNB - ORY

2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3R6 734

dom. 1/69:50JNB - CDG

2 stops48h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3R6 861

lun. 28/416:50JNB - CDG

1 stop15h 10mRwandAir

Deal found 23/3R6 880

vie. 2/50:30CPT - ORY

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3R7 571

jue. 11/917:50JNB - CDG

1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/3R7 717

dom. 1/616:35CPT - CDG

1 stop17h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 23/3R8 317

vie. 11/413:00CPT - CDG

1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 23/3R8 554

vie. 11/45:45CPT - CDG

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3R8 572

dom. 11/58:40CPT - CDG

1 stop24h 15mSWISS

Deal found 23/3R8 772

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JohannesburgParis

JNB - CDG

JNBCDG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 22/5

19:35-23:05

1 stop27h 30m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

sáb. 31/5

6:45-9:20

1 stop26h 35m

R10 119

JohannesburgParis

JNB - CDG

JNBCDG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 9/4

16:50-8:00

1 stop15h 10m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

mar. 15/4

21:30-14:20

1 stop16h 50m

R10 392

Cape TownNice

CPT - NCE

CPTNCE

Cape Town Intl

dom. 13/4

8:40-20:10

2 stops35h 30m

Nice Côte d'Azur

sáb. 26/4

10:00-7:10

1 stop21h 10m

R10 502

Cape TownParis

CPT - CDG

CPTCDG

Cape Town Intl

dom. 11/5

8:40-8:55

1 stop24h 15m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

lun. 19/5

18:35-9:30

1 stop14h 55m

R10 847

JohannesburgParis

JNB - CDG

JNBCDG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 20/5

17:50-16:30

1 stop22h 40m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

lun. 26/5

17:25-7:30

1 stop14h 05m

R10 884

JohannesburgNice

JNB - NCE

JNBNCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 16/5

19:35-18:20

1 stop22h 45m

Nice Côte d'Azur

lun. 26/5

19:05-9:20

1 stop14h 15m

R10 920

JohannesburgParis

JNB - CDG

JNBCDG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 7/4

19:00-15:05

2 stops20h 05m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

lun. 21/4

6:45-9:20

1 stop26h 35m

R11 048

Cape TownParis

CPT - CDG

CPTCDG

Cape Town Intl

jue. 15/5

19:00-23:05

1 stop28h 05m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

jue. 29/5

19:40-16:45

2 stops21h 05m

R11 320

JohannesburgParis

JNB - CDG

JNBCDG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/6

9:50-8:00

1 stop22h 10m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

dom. 15/6

6:10-8:20

2 stops26h 10m

R11 575

JohannesburgNice

JNB - NCE

JNBNCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 16/5

19:35-13:10

2 stops17h 35m

Nice Côte d'Azur

jue. 29/5

13:45-9:20

2 stops19h 35m

R11 721

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to France

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to France (average of R632). Flying from South Africa to France in August is currently the most expensive (average of R838). 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?

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.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to France

The most flights from ZA0 to FR0 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in France by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in France ranges from 41.0 - 63.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 63.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit France when rainfall is around 41.0 mm.

Temperature in France by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to France, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing France

To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to France, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 189 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 319 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Austrian Airlines

7,5

Good

769 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 569 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 540 reviews

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 189 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to France one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 970. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and RwandAir, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to France (average of R632). Flying from South Africa to France in August is currently the most expensive (average of R838). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	CheapestR7 272	AverageR18 020	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR7 537	AverageR13 089	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR7 565	AverageR16 775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
SWISS	CheapestR7 920	AverageR13 100	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR8 073	AverageR14 503	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Austrian Airlines	CheapestR9 294	AverageR12 967	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Austrian Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR9 485	AverageR14 501	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
RwandAir	CheapestR9 498	AverageR11 274	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 321	AverageR14 965	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 435	AverageR14 552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to France, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, KLM and Austrian Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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