How long is the flight from South Africa to France?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Johannesburg OR Tambo or Cape Town Intl, and flying into France, then you can expect flight times to average 13h 40m and 12h 20m, respectively.

What are the most popular cities to visit in France?

France is full of interesting cities to visit if you’re interested in touring the country. The majority of our users (68%) visit Paris more than other cities in the country, but other popular cities in France include Nice and Lyon.

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Lufthansa

Apr 1

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14h 50m

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Apr 30

CDG

13h 50m

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R9 741

Lufthansa

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13h 40m

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CDG

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Lufthansa

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JNB

14h 40m

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CDG

21h 15m

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Air Algerie

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JNB

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ORY

Feb 24

ORY

21h 50m

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Air Algerie

Mar 2

JNB

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ORY

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ORY

21h 50m

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Air Algerie

Mar 4

JNB

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ORY

Apr 23

ORY

34h 15m

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JNB

R9 872

Air Algerie

Mar 11

JNB

15h 30m

1 stop

CDG

Mar 12

CDG

32h 50m

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JNB

R9 905

Air Algerie

Mar 4

JNB

21h 40m

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CDG

Mar 14

CDG

32h 50m

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JNB

R9 921

Multiple Airlines

Apr 1

JNB

14h 50m

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Apr 30

CDG

24h 05m

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R9 954

Lufthansa

Feb 16

JNB

14h 40m

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CDG

Feb 23

CDG

20h 55m

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JNB

R9 970

Lufthansa

Mar 8

JNB

13h 40m

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CDG

Mar 15

CDG

23h 40m

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JNB

R10 003

Multiple Airlines

Feb 15

JNB

13h 40m

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CDG

Feb 24

CDG

23h 35m

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R10 036

Flights to Nice

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Air Algerie

Feb 7

JNB

13h 40m

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NCE

Feb 22

NCE

17h 20m

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JNB

R9 266

Turkish Airlines

Feb 19

JNB

23h 55m

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NCE

Feb 28

NCE

14h 45m

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R11 100

Turkish Airlines

Feb 11

JNB

15h 55m

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NCE

Feb 18

NCE

14h 45m

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R11 247

Multiple Airlines

Feb 11

JNB

19h 05m

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NCE

Feb 18

NCE

23h 20m

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R11 362

Multiple Airlines

Feb 11

JNB

18h 15m

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NCE

Feb 18

NCE

16h 45m

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R11 509

Brussels Airlines

Feb 11

JNB

18h 15m

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NCE

Feb 18

NCE

18h 45m

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R11 689

SWISS

Feb 7

JNB

23h 40m

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NCE

Feb 22

NCE

14h 30m

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JNB

R12 164

Turkish Airlines

May 25

JNB

15h 10m

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NCE

May 28

NCE

15h 05m

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JNB

R12 246

Turkish Airlines

May 25

JNB

15h 10m

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NCE

May 28

NCE

15h 05m

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SWISS

Feb 7

JNB

23h 40m

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NCE

Feb 22

NCE

37h 50m

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JNB

R12 884

Kenya Airways

Feb 18

JNB

34h 55m

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NCE

Feb 27

NCE

27h 55m

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R13 097

Kenya Airways

Feb 18

JNB

34h 55m

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NCE

Feb 28

NCE

21h 40m

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R13 113

Flights to Lyon

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Air Algerie

Feb 28

JNB

13h 50m

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LYS

Mar 7

LYS

34h 20m

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JNB

R9 364

Air Algerie

Mar 16

JNB

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LYS

Mar 19

LYS

34h 20m

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R9 659

Air Algerie

Mar 16

JNB

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Mar 19

LYS

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R9 675

Air Algerie

Mar 16

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Mar 19

LYS

34h 20m

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R9 692

Air France

Feb 2

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23h 15m

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LYS

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R11 853

Turkish Airlines

Jun 4

CPT

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LYS

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Turkish Airlines

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LYS

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Kenya Airways

Feb 1

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21h 40m

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LYS

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 16

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LYS

15h 45m

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 16

JNB

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LYS

23h 20m

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British Airways

Jun 4

CPT

15h 30m

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LYS

Jun 8

LYS

40h 05m

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British Airways

Jun 4

CPT

26h 00m

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LYS

20h 55m

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R13 637

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Lufthansa

Mar 12

JNB

14h 20m

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TLS

Nov 11

TLS

20h 50m

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JNB

R11 280

Multiple Airlines

Mar 12

JNB

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TLS

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Turkish Airlines

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JNB

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TLS

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British Airways

Feb 8

JNB

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TLS

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R12 229

British Airways

Feb 8

JNB

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TLS

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British Airways

Feb 8

JNB

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TLS

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Brussels Airlines

Mar 12

JNB

16h 40m

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TLS

25h 30m

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R12 557

British Airways

Feb 27

JNB

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TLS

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Turkish Airlines

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TLS

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Turkish Airlines

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TLS

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British Airways

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CPT

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TLS

18h 05m

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R13 032

Multiple Airlines

Feb 5

JNB

32h 50m

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Feb 9

TLS

29h 30m

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R13 293

Flights to Strasbourg

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Qatar Airways

Jun 7

CPT

22h 20m

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SXB

Jun 11

SXB

43h 35m

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R19 940

Qatar Airways

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22:30 - 11:10

JNB

NCE

13h 40m

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12:10 - 6:30

NCE

JNB

17h 20m

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R9 266Air Algerie

Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 22

8:45 - 23:35

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14h 50m

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18:45 - 8:35

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JNB

13h 50m

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R9 741Lufthansa

Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 30

15:55 - 9:00

CPT

CDG

18h 05m

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19:55 - 14:35

CDG

CPT

17h 40m

2 stops

R11 313SWISS

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16

9:25 - 9:00

CPT

CDG

24h 35m

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15:00 - 7:40

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CPT

15h 40m

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R11 362SWISS

Wed, Mar 18 - Mon, Mar 23

19:35 - 16:25

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11:50 - 10:25

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21h 35m

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R12 033British Airways

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8

21:15 - 22:45

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25h 30m

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7:20 - 7:00

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JNB

23h 40m

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R12 278British Airways

Fri, May 29 - Sun, Jun 28

12:25 - 13:15

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CDG

25h 50m

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8:35 - 10:55

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DUR

25h 20m

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R12 737Qatar Airways

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8

12:25 - 13:15

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CDG

25h 50m

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8:35 - 10:55

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DUR

25h 20m

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R14 194Qatar Airways

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8

15:45 - 6:00

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CDG

15h 15m

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23:20 - 20:00

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PLZ

19h 40m

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R17 599Air France

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9

7:55 - 22:50

CPT

BOD

15h 55m

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10:55 - 5:50

BOD

CPT

17h 55m

1 stop

R18 352Air France

Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6

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JohannesburgNice

JNB - NCE

JNBNCE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

22:30-11:10

1 stop13h 40m

Nice Côte d'Azur

Sun 22/2

12:10-6:30

1 stop17h 20m

R9 266

JohannesburgParis

JNB - CDG

JNBCDG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

8:45-23:35

1 stop14h 50m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 30/4

18:45-8:35

1 stop13h 50m

R9 741

Cape TownParis

CPT - CDG

CPTCDG

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

15:55-9:00

2 stops18h 05m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 16/3

19:55-14:35

2 stops17h 40m

R11 313

Cape TownParis

CPT - CDG

CPTCDG

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

9:25-9:00

1 stop24h 35m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 23/3

15:00-7:40

2 stops15h 40m

R11 362

JohannesburgMarseille

JNB - MRS

JNBMRS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

19:35-16:25

1 stop21h 50m

Marseille

Sun 8/3

11:50-10:25

1 stop21h 35m

R12 033

JohannesburgMarseille

JNB - MRS

JNBMRS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

21:15-22:45

1 stop25h 30m

Marseille

Sun 28/6

7:20-7:00

1 stop23h 40m

R12 278

DurbanParis

DUR - CDG

DURCDG

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 1/3

12:25-13:15

2 stops25h 50m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sun 8/3

8:35-10:55

2 stops25h 20m

R12 737

DurbanParis

DUR - CDG

DURCDG

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 1/3

12:25-13:15

1 stop25h 50m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Sun 8/3

8:35-10:55

1 stop25h 20m

R14 194

Port ElizabethParis

PLZ - CDG

PLZCDG

Port Elizabeth

Mon 2/3

15:45-6:00

1 stop15h 15m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Mon 9/3

23:20-20:00

1 stop19h 40m

R17 599

Cape TownBordeaux

CPT - BOD

CPTBOD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/2

7:55-22:50

1 stop15h 55m

Bordeaux

Fri 6/3

10:55-5:50

1 stop17h 55m

R18 352

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What is the cheapest flight to France?

The cheapest flights to France recently found by momondo users are R574 with easyJet, R1 124 with Vueling, and R1 320 with Ryanair.

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Summary info about France flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R4 617
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 266
Fastest flight time	16h 50m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to France from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 617 (Cape Town Intl to Paris Charles de Gaulle).

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The best round-trip flight price to France from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 266 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nice Côte d'Azur).

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The fastest flight to France from South Africa takes 16h 50m (Durban King Shaka Intl to Paris Charles de Gaulle).

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July has the highest demand for flights to France, with a 10% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to France

What popular landmarks are in France?

France is full of notable places to explore, many with significant historical value to the region and the world. Some of the most popular landmarks in France are Eiffel Tower, Disneyland Paris, Notre Dame, and Yves-du-Manoir Olympic Stadium, among many more.

What is the best airport to land at to visit Eiffel Tower?

When visiting Eiffel Tower in Paris, the closest airport is Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Which airlines fly to France?

There are 16 airlines that fly to France on a routine basis, but Air France, Qatar Airways and British Airways happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 36% of those who searched for flights to France looked to travel with Air France, making this airline the top choice among momondo travellers.

What is the most popular airport in France to fly to?

Paris Charles de Gaulle is the most popular airport in France to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to France in the past year, 17% of them chose to fly into Paris’s Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within France that are also a great option to fly to.

How much are flights to France?

The cost to fly to France varies based on a variety of factors, but you can expect to find prices as low as R10 475 or as high as R46 422. Based on recent airfare data, we’ve found that a ticket to France for R15 754 or less is a good deal, whereas R18 622 is the average cost.

What is the best day of the week to fly to France?

Consider booking a flight to France on a Tuesday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Monday is another low-cost option. Try to avoid booking your flight to France on Saturday, which tends to be the most expensive day of the week.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to France?

Prices for flights to France are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to France?

As of January 2026, there are 21 operators available to choose from for flights to France.

How old do you have to be to fly to France?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to France.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to France?

The necessary travel and health documents for your France trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to France?

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Can I find flights to France with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to France with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to France?

Once all potential France flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.