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
Jan 24 — Jan 311
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry are usually found in January or February, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday
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Best flights from Cape Town to Lyon
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Lyon that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 December 2025.
Wed 11/317:15CPT - LYS
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 15/318:05LYS - CPT
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/12R13 258
Wed 11/314:00CPT - LYS
2 stops25h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 15/318:05LYS - CPT
2 stops22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/12R18 322
Sun 1/215:25CPT - LYS
2 stops19h 40mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/215:00LYS - CPT
2 stops21h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/12R87 911
Sun 1/213:40CPT - LYS
1 stop24h 10mEmirates
Sat 7/214:40LYS - CPT
2 stops28h 15mEmirates
Deal found 24/12R91 858
Sun 1/217:15CPT - LYS
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/210:30LYS - CPT
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12R93 424
Sun 1/29:00CPT - LYS
2 stops29h 00mBritish Airways
Sat 7/218:20LYS - CPT
2 stops38h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/12R81 532
One-way flights from Cape Town to Lyon
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Lyon. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 December 2025.
Thu 11/616:35CPT - LYS
1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/12R7 612
Sat 13/613:15CPT - LYS
1 stop24h 35mEmirates
Deal found 25/12R7 645
Thu 11/616:35CPT - LYS
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R7 762
Fri 12/60:30CPT - LYS
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12R8 095
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 25 December 2025.
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Lyon
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
17:15-17:10
1 stop24h 55m
Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Sun 15/3
18:05-11:50
1 stop16h 45m
R13 258
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/3
14:00-14:10
2 stops25h 10m
Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Sun 15/3
18:05-17:20
2 stops22h 15m
R18 322
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/2
9:00-13:00
2 stops29h 00m
Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Sat 7/2
18:20-9:45
2 stops38h 25m
R81 532
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/2
15:25-10:05
2 stops19h 40m
Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Sat 7/2
15:00-13:00
2 stops21h 00m
R87 911
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/2
13:40-12:50
1 stop24h 10m
Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Sat 7/2
14:40-19:55
2 stops28h 15m
R91 858
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/2
17:15-17:10
1 stop24h 55m
Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Sat 7/2
10:30-14:35
2 stops27h 05m
R93 424
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/6
16:35-9:25
1 stop16h 50m
R7 612
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Sat 13/6
13:15-13:50
1 stop24h 35m
R7 645
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/6
16:35-14:55
2 stops22h 20m
R7 762
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Fri 12/6
0:30-9:10
2 stops32h 40m
R8 095
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Deals found on 25/12
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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 19 December 2025.
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 161). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in September is currently the most expensive (average of R12 892). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to LYS?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Lyon. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 December 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Lyon in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Lyon?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Lyon?
Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Lyon chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 28% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Lyon on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Lyon?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Lyon, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 479.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Lyon?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Lyon, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 37m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Lyon?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Lyon, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 52m.
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 25 December 2025.
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.
Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
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How long is the flight from Cape Town to Lyon?
Turkish Airlines and British Airways can get you from Cape Town to Lyon in just under 24h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15m. 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 222, 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 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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 161). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in September is currently the most expensive (average of R12 892). 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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