Cheap flights from Cape Town to Lyon from R12 472

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LYS
Feb 13 — Feb 201
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 14 January 2026.

Thu 4/616:35
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop25h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/618:45
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1R12 472
Thu 4/618:50
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop15h 30m
British Airways
Mon 8/617:40
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops40h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 13/1R13 653
Thu 4/613:15
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop24h 35m
Emirates
Mon 8/615:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 12/1R13 866
Thu 26/218:30
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop19h 20m
Emirates
Thu 5/314:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop25h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 12/1R19 577
Thu 26/215:25
CPT
-
LYS
2 stops19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 5/318:50
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops17h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1R42 370

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 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 472

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 603
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 4/6-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R27 725 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 425 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Price

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

18:30-12:50

1 stop19h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 5/3

14:40-16:45

1 stop25h 05m

R19 577

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

15:25-10:15

2 stops19h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 5/3

18:50-13:45

2 stops17h 55m

R42 370

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Deals found on 12/1

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Lyon. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Cape Town to Lyon may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lyon (average of R8 041). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in March is currently the most expensive (average of R12 750). 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 14 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air France, andTurkish Airlines 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.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

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 Ethiopian Air can get you from Cape Town to Lyon in just under 19h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 30m. 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 R8 101, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and KLM. Turkish Airlines is priced at 46% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lyon (average of R8 041). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in March is currently the most expensive (average of R12 750). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to Lyon

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 101AverageR12 871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 096AverageR12 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR11 641AverageR14 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 348AverageR15 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 625AverageR14 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 325AverageR15 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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