South Africa to France Β· 5,817 miles (9,362 km)

Cape Town (CPT) to Paris (CDG) flights

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15,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Cape Town (CPT) to Paris (CDG) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air France, plus taxes and fees from $169.80. One airline flies nonstop from Cape Town (CPT) to Paris (CDG): Air France. The two airports are 5,817 miles (9,362 km) apart. Air France is in SkyTeam. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Luanda, Zurich and Frankfurt and more.

How many miles CPT to CDG costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air France15,000–25,000$169.80–355
Air France-KLM Flying BlueOn Air France20,000$209.80–520
Delta SkyMilesOn Air France35,000$34.80–45
JAL Mileage BankOn Air France37,000$34.80–45
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Air France51,800$74.80–295
SAS EuroBonusOn Air France54,000$85.20–151.40
Etihad GuestOn Air France67,000$34.80–245

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from CPT to CDG

Book CPT to CDG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CPT to CDG with one stop

17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Luanda (NBJ)TAAG, then Air France
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    Air France logo
  • Via Zurich (ZRH)Edelweiss Air, then Air France and SWISS
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    Air France logo
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  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Condor and Lufthansa the whole way
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    Lufthansa logo
    Air France logo
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  • Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
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    Air France logo
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    Lufthansa City Airlines logo
  • Via London (LGW), then easyJet and Air France
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  • Via Johannesburg (JNB)Safair, South African Airways and 4 more, then Air France
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  • Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
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    Virgin Atlantic logo
    Air France logo
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  • Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
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    Air France logo
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  • Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way
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    Air France logo
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  • Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
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    Air France logo
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  • Via Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Zanzibar (ZNZ)Airlink, then Air France
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  • Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
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  • Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
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    Air France logo
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  • Via Mauritius (MRU)Air Mauritius the whole way
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    South African Airways logo
    4Z
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See all 17 in Routes

CPT to CDG: common questions

How many miles does CPT to CDG cost?

In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air France, plus taxes and fees from $169.80. Next cheapest: Air France-KLM Flying Blue (20,000), Delta SkyMiles (35,000) and JAL Mileage Bank (37,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from CPT to CDG?

Air France (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Cape Town (CPT) to Paris (CDG).

How far is Cape Town from Paris by plane?

Cape Town (CPT) and Paris (CDG) are 5,817 miles (9,362 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CPT to CDG award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Cape Town and Paris?

The most direct connections are through Luanda (NBJ), Zurich (ZRH), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC) and London (LGW). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Condor through Frankfurt.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.