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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Lyon from R7 237

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LYS
May 11 — May 181
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 11 April 2026.

Mon 14/918:25
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop19h 25m
Emirates
Fri 18/915:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop26h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 8/4R14 787
Thu 21/518:25
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop19h 25m
Emirates
Mon 25/515:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop25h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 7/4R14 869
Sun 5/720:00
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop17h 50m
Emirates
Fri 10/715:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 8/4R16 592
Fri 1/519:30
CPT
-
LYS
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/516:45
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops44h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4R16 608
Mon 14/99:00
CPT
-
LYS
2 stops25h 25m
British Airways
Fri 18/921:45
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops46h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 9/4R16 658
Thu 21/519:30
CPT
-
LYS
2 stops61h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 25/56:10
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops30h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4R16 904
Fri 1/518:25
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop19h 25m
Emirates
Tue 5/515:40
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops46h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 8/4R16 953

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 11 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 787

One-way from

R7 237

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 676
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 14/9-18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 50m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 606 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 676 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 11 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

18:25-13:50

1 stop19h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 18/9

15:40-18:05

1 stop26h 25m

R14 787

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:25-13:50

1 stop19h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 25/5

15:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

R14 967

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

7:00-18:00

2 stops35h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 18/9

21:45-19:55

2 stops46h 10m

R16 592
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

20:00-13:50

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 10/7

15:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

R16 592

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

19:30-9:05

2 stops61h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 25/5

6:10-12:55

2 stops30h 45m

R16 904

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

18:25-13:50

1 stop19h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 5/5

15:40-14:35

2 stops46h 55m

R16 953
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

16:35-9:25

1 stop16h 50m

R7 237

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

16:35-18:55

2 stops26h 20m

R7 303

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

19:30-23:45

2 stops28h 15m

R9 289

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

20:00-13:50

1 stop17h 50m

R9 617

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lyon (average of R7 681). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in January is currently the most expensive (average of R13 868). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Lyon?

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 11 April 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
3 559 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
KLM
7,7
Good
1 493 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Air France
7,4
Good
1 564 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 305 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 871 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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 can get you from Cape Town to Lyon in just under 19h 25m. 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 R8 101, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and British Airways. Turkish Airlines is priced at 47% 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 R7 681). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in January is currently the most expensive (average of R13 868). 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 11 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 101AverageR12 282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 198AverageR16 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 626AverageR14 681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 123AverageR15 677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapestR13 133AverageR14 647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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