Paris (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT) flights

An economy award from Paris (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air France, plus taxes and fees from $241.85. One airline flies nonstop from Paris (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT): Air France. The two airports are 5,817 miles (9,362 km) apart. Air France is in SkyTeam. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Luanda, Zurich and Frankfurt and more.
How many miles CDG to CPT 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air France | 15,000β25,000 | $241.85β509.22 |
| Air France-KLM Flying BlueOn Air France | 20,000 | $256.85β679.22 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Air France | 35,000 | $206.85β599.22 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Air France | 37,000 | $106.85β199.22 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Air France | 51,800 | $146.85β449.22 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Air France | 54,000 | $157.25β305.62 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air France | 67,000 | $106.85β399.22 |
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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CDG to CPT
- Air FranceSkyTeam Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book CDG to CPT with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Air France
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Air France
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Air France
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Air France
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Air France
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Air France
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Air France
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air France
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air France
CDG to CPT with one stop
16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Luanda (NBJ)Air France, then TAAG


- Via Zurich (ZRH)Air France and SWISS, then Edelweiss Air



- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor the whole way

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- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way




- Via London (LGW)easyJet and Air France, then


- Via Johannesburg (JNB)Air France, then Safair, South African Airways and 4 more
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- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way




- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way



- Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way



- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way



- Via Addis Ababa (ADD)Ethiopian Airlines the whole way


- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way


- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way



- Via Mauritius (MRU)Air Mauritius the whole way



4Z - Via Sao Paulo (GRU)LATAM Airlines the whole way




CDG to CPT: common questions
How many miles does CDG to CPT cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air France, plus taxes and fees from $241.85. 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 CDG to CPT?
Air France (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Paris (CDG) to Cape Town (CPT).
How far is Paris from Cape Town by plane?
Paris (CDG) and Cape Town (CPT) 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 CDG to CPT 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 Paris and Cape Town?
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 Lufthansa 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.




