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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Lyon from R6 604

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LYS
Sep 14 — Sep 211
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 15 August 2026.

Fri 4/916:35 -
1 stop16h 50m
Tue 8/919:00 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 11/8R12 560
Fri 4/919:30 -
2 stops25h 50m
Mon 7/90:10 -
3 stops34h 05m
Deal found 11/8R13 661
Thu 19/1117:20 -
1 stop17h 20m
Sun 22/1110:40 -
1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 11/8R14 050
Fri 18/1217:20 -
1 stop17h 20m
Sat 2/118:10 -
2 stops43h 25m
Deal found 15/8R14 211
Wed 30/90:10 -
1 stop22h 40m
Mon 5/106:00 -
3 stops31h 00m
Deal found 12/8R14 600

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 15 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 560

One-way from

R6 604

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R14 341
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
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2/2
  • 2/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R1 439 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 145 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

17:20-9:40

1 stop17h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 22/11

10:40-23:00

1 stop35h 20m

R14 050

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

0:10-22:50

1 stop22h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 5/10

6:00-13:00

3 stops31h 00m

R14 600

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/12

14:00-9:40

2 stops44h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 2/1

10:40-14:35

2 stops50h 55m

R15 069

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

23:15-17:35

1 stop18h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 8/9

6:30-9:45

2 stops27h 15m

R16 008

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/10

16:35-18:00

1 stop25h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 5/10

19:00-14:35

2 stops19h 35m

R16 413
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/12

8:30-22:40

1 stop15h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 2/1

6:55-6:25

1 stop22h 30m

R16 979

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

13:50-22:55

3 stops33h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/10

19:05-14:10

2 stops19h 05m

R17 870

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/9

20:00-13:50

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 9/9

15:40-18:05

1 stop26h 25m

R17 918

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

12:35-13:15

2 stops25h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 22/11

21:20-10:30

2 stops60h 10m

R17 983
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

17:20-8:35

2 stops40h 15m

R7 818

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Lyon

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lyon (average of R12 949). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in March is currently the most expensive (average of R17 886). 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.

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 15 August 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
3 655 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 655 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 643 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
4 476 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
8 167 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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 can get you from Cape Town to Lyon in just under 17h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 8959 km between Cape Town and Lyon.

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

    Turkish Airlines, at R11 127, 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 26% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lyon (average of R12 949). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in March is currently the most expensive (average of R17 886). 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

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Lyon

Discover the top 4 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 15 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 127AverageR12 669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR11 906AverageR14 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 363AverageR13 587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 457AverageR15 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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