R997+ Cheap flights from Lyon

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LYS — CPT
Dec 20 — Dec 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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R1 605 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 505 or less
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Sun 18/118:25LYS - JNB
1 stop35h 40mLufthansa
Thu 29/110:10JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R10 688
Sun 3/513:00LYS - JNB
1 stop17h 40mLufthansa
Fri 15/58:45JNB - LYS
1 stop24h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R10 722
Mon 9/213:05LYS - JNB
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Thu 26/210:10JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11R11 306
Sun 30/117:50LYS - CPT
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1212:30CPT - LYS
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R11 358
Thu 29/118:50LYS - JNB
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Mon 2/219:45JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R11 650
Sun 8/318:05LYS - JNB
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 18/319:05JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/11R11 736
Tue 5/513:10LYS - JNB
2 stops19h 25mBrussels Airlines
Tue 26/519:00JNB - LYS
2 stops17h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 19/11R11 890
Mon 26/110:30LYS - JNB
1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 6/219:05JNB - LYS
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/11R11 959
Tue 24/214:20LYS - CPT
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/30:30CPT - LYS
2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R12 973
Mon 18/514:25LYS - CPT
1 stop19h 05mLufthansa
Sun 24/518:05CPT - LYS
1 stop15h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R13 110
Mon 26/113:05LYS - CPT
2 stops21h 05mLufthansa
Sun 8/26:05CPT - LYS
2 stops27h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11R13 677
Thu 5/214:40LYS - CPT
1 stop25h 05mEmirates
Mon 2/313:40CPT - LYS
1 stop24h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/11R14 090

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Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 5/5

13:00-6:40

1 stop17h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

19:00-22:20

2 stops27h 20m

R11 134

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 3/5

14:25-6:40

2 stops16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

8:45-8:50

1 stop24h 05m

R11 341

LyonCape Town

LYS - CPT

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 30/11

7:50-10:00

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/12

12:30-9:40

1 stop22h 10m

R11 358

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 18/1

13:05-9:30

2 stops19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

19:45-12:25

2 stops17h 40m

R11 512

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 29/1

18:50-9:30

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

19:45-18:05

1 stop23h 20m

R11 684

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 9/3

18:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:05-17:10

1 stop23h 05m

R12 698

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 18/2

10:45-9:30

1 stop21h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:45-14:10

1 stop19h 25m

R12 939

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 1/12

14:40-5:35

1 stop37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/12

18:50-12:50

1 stop19h 00m

R12 990

LyonCape Town

LYS - CPT

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 5/2

14:40-11:40

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

18:30-12:50

1 stop19h 20m

R14 090

LyonCape Town

LYS - CPT

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 24/2

14:40-11:40

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

13:40-12:50

1 stop24h 10m

R14 107

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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 14 November 2025.

Booking 48 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon (average of R7 285). Flying from Lyon in December will prove the most costly (average of R15 430). 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 (410 flights per day), Amsterdam (97 flights per day) and Madrid (78 flights per day).

Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From R29 157
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
From R2 230
Valencia
Valencia
From R1 605

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 605. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Valencia
Valencia
From R1 605
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
From R2 230
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From R29 157

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Lyon. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 20 November 2025.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Lyon for the current month are Algiers, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 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 605 to Valencia (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R9 556 to fly from Lyon.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lyon to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Lufthansa, Emirates, and Air France have been found to have the cheapest prices from Lyon. Here are some options available: Lufthansa flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 297). Emirates flights from Lyon to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (R12 104). Air France flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R12 408).

  • 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 R31 669

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon?

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from Lyon. At this moment in time December 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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