R987+ Cheap flights from Lyon

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LYS — CPT
Mar 16 — Mar 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Lyon

Discover essential information about flights departing from Lyon, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Lyon airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 14 February 2026.

Good round-trip deal

R1 488 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 176 or less
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Cheapest flights from Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lyon. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 February 2026.

Mon 30/320:10
LYS
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JNB
1 stop34h 15m
Air Algerie
Mon 6/422:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop18h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 13/2R9 062
Sat 28/319:10
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop34h 15m
Air Algerie
Sat 4/422:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop13h 55m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/2R9 126
Fri 20/312:35
LYS
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JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 6/422:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop13h 55m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/2R9 158
Mon 1/620:10
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop34h 15m
Air Algerie
Wed 10/622:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop20h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/2R9 253
Mon 16/319:10
LYS
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JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Air Algerie
Wed 8/422:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop20h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/2R9 460
Mon 6/420:10
LYS
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JNB
1 stop34h 15m
Air Algerie
Mon 20/422:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop13h 55m
Air Algerie
Deal found 12/2R9 476
Fri 29/513:35
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Air Algerie
Wed 10/622:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop20h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/2R9 492
Tue 31/37:30
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/417:50
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2R11 021
Thu 5/37:30
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/319:05
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2R11 101
Sat 13/67:05
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/68:45
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2R11 292
Mon 1/67:05
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/68:45
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2R11 324
Sat 13/613:10
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops19h 25m
Brussels Airlines
Sat 20/619:00
JNB
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LYS
2 stops17h 25m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 13/2R11 403

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 25/4

20:10-6:25

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

22:25-12:20

1 stop13h 55m

R9 460

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/6

20:10-6:25

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

22:25-16:55

1 stop18h 30m

R9 492

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 30/5

20:10-6:25

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

22:25-12:20

1 stop13h 55m

R9 492

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 30/5

20:10-6:25

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

22:25-13:30

1 stop15h 05m

R9 492

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 1/6

20:10-6:25

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

22:25-13:30

1 stop15h 05m

R9 492

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 29/5

13:35-6:25

1 stop16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

22:25-13:30

1 stop15h 05m

R9 492

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/6

20:10-6:25

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

22:25-13:30

1 stop15h 05m

R9 492

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 31/5

13:35-6:25

1 stop16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

22:25-12:20

1 stop13h 55m

R9 492

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/6

20:10-6:25

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

22:25-19:10

1 stop20h 45m

R9 492

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 31/5

13:35-6:25

1 stop16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

22:25-13:30

1 stop15h 05m

R9 492

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Travel insights for flights from Lyon

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When is the best time to book a flight from Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Lyon to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Lyon. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lyon?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon (average of R11 133). Flying from Lyon in July will prove the most costly (average of R15 560). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Lyon?

From Lyon you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Paris (348 flights per day), Amsterdam (98 flights per day) and Madrid (83 flights per day).

Paris
Paris
From R16 294
Valencia
Valencia
From R1 488

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Lyon?

The cheapest city to fly to from Lyon is Valencia, with prices starting at R1 488. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Valencia
Valencia
From R1 488
Paris
Paris
From R16 294

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Lyon?

    The most selected flight destinations from Lyon for the current month are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Algiers, Barcelona-El Prat Airport. While Algiers, Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lyon to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Lyon for as low as R1 488 to Valencia (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R7 582 to fly from Lyon.

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Lyon?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Lyon are below:
    Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from R33 313

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from Lyon. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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