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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Lyon from R7 787

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 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LYS
Jul 20 — Jul 271
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 20 June 2026.

Mon 21/1215:25
CPT
-
LYS
2 stops18h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 31/1218:20
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops17h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/6R12 035
Wed 15/713:50
CPT
-
LYS
2 stops18h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 4/819:20
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops17h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/6R12 216
Fri 17/713:50
CPT
-
LYS
2 stops18h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 6/819:20
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/6R12 627
Tue 16/613:15
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop24h 35m
Emirates
Sat 20/615:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 16/6R13 039
Sun 2/820:00
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop17h 50m
Emirates
Sun 9/815:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 18/6R13 253
Mon 3/818:25
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop19h 25m
Emirates
Mon 10/815:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 19/6R13 352
Thu 16/713:15
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop24h 35m
Emirates
Fri 7/815:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 18/6R13 599
Mon 13/713:50
CPT
-
LYS
2 stops18h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 11/819:20
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops18h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/6R13 665
Thu 16/718:25
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop19h 25m
Emirates
Sat 8/815:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 16/6R13 747
Fri 17/715:10
CPT
-
LYS
2 stops17h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 4/819:20
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops17h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/6R13 944
Wed 17/613:15
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop24h 35m
Emirates
Sat 20/615:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 16/6R14 126
Mon 13/715:10
CPT
-
LYS
2 stops17h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 4/819:20
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops17h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/6R14 504

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 20 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 216

One-way from

R7 787

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R13 368
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/7-4/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 05m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 21/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 10m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R41 523 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 843 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 20 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

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 278

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/7

18:25-13:50

1 stop19h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 8/8

15:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

R15 854
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/7

16:35-9:25

1 stop16h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 9/8

18:50-11:50

1 stop17h 00m

R15 953

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

16:35-9:25

1 stop16h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 9/8

18:50-11:50

1 stop17h 00m

R15 953

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 19/7

13:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 7/8

15:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

R16 002

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/7

18:25-13:50

1 stop19h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 5/8

15:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

R16 315

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/8

18:25-13:50

2 stops43h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 10/8

15:40-18:05

1 stop26h 25m

R16 611

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

13:15-13:20

2 stops48h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 14/10

12:25-17:30

2 stops29h 05m

R17 270

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

13:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 14/10

15:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

R17 402
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 28/8

13:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

R9 582

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lyon (average of R13 368). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 472). 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 20 June 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
3 591 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
KLM
7,8
Good
1 530 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Air France
7,4
Good
1 610 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 409 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 055 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 591 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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?

    Emirates and Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Lyon in just under 16h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h. 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 327, 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 41% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lyon (average of R13 368). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 472). 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 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 20 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 327AverageR12 185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 110AverageR14 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 666AverageR14 567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR13 174AverageR14 694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 803AverageR17 335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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