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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Lyon from R5 516

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LYS
Aug 2 — Aug 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 July 2026.

Mon 13/716:35
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/818:50
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop17h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R13 562
Sun 19/716:35
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/818:50
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop17h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R13 888
Mon 27/718:25
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop19h 25m
Emirates
Sun 25/415:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 29/6R14 101
Sat 18/716:35
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/818:50
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop17h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R14 231
Mon 31/823:15
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/918:20
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R15 080
Wed 29/723:15
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop34h 05m
KLM
Wed 5/818:15
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop27h 10m
KLM
Deal found 1/7R15 096
Thu 17/920:00
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop17h 50m
Emirates
Mon 21/915:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 1/7R15 243
Wed 29/723:15
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/818:40
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R15 471

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Lyon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Lyon (LYS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 562

One-way from

R5 516

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

R13 170
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/7-10/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
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18/10
  • 18/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R45 691 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R10 124 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Lyon that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 3 July 2026.
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Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

16:35-9:25

1 stop16h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 11/8

18:50-11:50

1 stop17h 00m

R13 562

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

18:25-13:50

1 stop19h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 25/4

15:40-18:05

1 stop26h 25m

R14 101

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

20:00-13:50

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 21/9

15:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

R15 243

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

16:35-9:25

1 stop16h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 21/9

18:50-14:35

2 stops19h 45m

R16 369

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/7

13:15-13:25

2 stops24h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 25/4

19:15-17:20

2 stops22h 05m

R16 434

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/7

14:00-10:30

2 stops20h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 5/8

18:40-21:25

2 stops26h 45m

R16 646
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/10

0:10-10:55

1 stop34h 45m

R5 516
Fastest single journey

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

0:10-17:55

1 stop17h 45m

R6 805

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

16:35-9:35

2 stops41h 00m

R9 041

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

18:25-13:50

1 stop19h 25m

R9 515

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Lyon

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lyon (average of R13 170). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Lyon

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lyon. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lyon. Reviews last updated 3 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,KLM, andAir France from Cape Town to Lyon to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 605 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 605 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
KLM
7,8
Good
1 532 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Air France
7,5
Good
1 616 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 438 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 091 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 605 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Lyon. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Lyon?

    Turkish Airlines and Emirates can get you from Cape Town to Lyon in just under 16h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 35m. There are 8959 km between Cape Town and Lyon. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Lyon round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at R9 246, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Emirates and British Airways. Turkish Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Lyon that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Lyon flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Lyon?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Lyon.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Lyon?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Lyon by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lyon (average of R13 170). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Cape Town to Lyon on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Cape Town to Lyon. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 3 July 2026.
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Top 5 airlines flying from Cape Town to Lyon

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Lyon. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 3 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 246AverageR12 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 005AverageR14 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 556AverageR14 234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR13 060AverageR14 566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 683AverageR16 925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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