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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Lyon from R5 448

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LYS
Jun 19 — Jun 261
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 May 2026.

Tue 16/613:15
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop24h 35m
Emirates
Tue 23/615:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 17/5R14 046
Mon 22/69:00
CPT
-
LYS
2 stops25h 25m
British Airways
Tue 8/918:55
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops19h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 18/5R15 445
Fri 22/57:40
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop33h 55m
KLM
Sun 31/56:30
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop14h 55m
KLM
Deal found 17/5R15 528
Tue 10/1112:15
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1118:35
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5R15 762
Tue 4/820:00
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop17h 50m
Emirates
Tue 11/815:40
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop19h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 16/5R15 778
Mon 22/616:35
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/918:50
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop17h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/5R16 345
Tue 16/613:15
CPT
-
LYS
2 stops26h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 23/610:10
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops31h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R16 545
Tue 16/618:25
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/615:40
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R16 595
Fri 22/57:40
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/518:40
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R16 695
Tue 10/1112:35
CPT
-
LYS
2 stops50h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/1119:15
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/5R16 878
Mon 22/69:00
CPT
-
LYS
2 stops33h 00m
British Airways
Wed 9/913:35
LYS
-
CPT
2 stops44h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 18/5R16 911
Wed 24/616:35
CPT
-
LYS
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/918:50
LYS
-
CPT
1 stop17h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/5R17 178

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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 046

One-way from

R5 448

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R14 795
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 16/6-23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
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14/10
  • 14/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R27 738 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 733 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 20 May 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

9:00-10:25

2 stops25h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 8/9

18:55-14:35

2 stops19h 40m

R15 445

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

12:15-22:25

1 stop35h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 12/11

18:35-22:10

1 stop26h 35m

R15 762

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

20:00-13:50

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 10/8

15:40-18:05

1 stop26h 25m

R17 295

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

13:15-23:45

2 stops34h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 10/8

0:10-17:30

2 stops41h 20m

R17 311

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

7:00-19:45

2 stops36h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 7/9

17:40-9:45

2 stops40h 05m

R18 028
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

20:00-13:50

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 11/8

15:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

R18 061

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

13:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 7/9

15:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

R18 178

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/6

9:00-18:00

2 stops33h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 10/9

11:25-17:20

2 stops29h 55m

R19 344

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

17:25-8:25

3 stops40h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 12/11

18:20-14:35

2 stops19h 15m

R19 744

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

15:20-13:50

2 stops22h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 10/8

15:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

R19 994

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lyon (average of R13 379). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 743). 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 20 May 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
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 574 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 516 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
7,4
Good
1 588 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
4 379 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 989 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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?

    British Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways can get you from Cape Town to Lyon in just under 17h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 40m. 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 225, 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 49% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Lyon (average of R13 379). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in April is currently the most expensive (average of R22 743). 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 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 225AverageR12 432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 256AverageR15 057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR12 818AverageR14 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR13 333AverageR14 870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR13 852AverageR17 279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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