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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Lyon flights typically cost between R14 690 and R17 696 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 394 on British Airways (Nov 20-Nov 24).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Lyon on Cheapflights.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 817.

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 51m.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Lyon?

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Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 35m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Lyon flights typically cost between R14 690 and R17 696 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 394 on British Airways (Nov 20-Nov 24).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

British Airways, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Lyon in just under 17h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 15m. There are 8959 km between Cape Town and Lyon. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Lyon round-trip?

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Turkish Airlines, at R8 602, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Air France. Turkish Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Lyon?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Lyon flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lyon ranges from 40.0 - 80.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Lyon when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lyon, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Lyon?

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Before booking your flight from Cape Town to Lyon, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air France, British Airways or Emirates.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Lyon?

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Flights from Cape Town to Lyon are generally found to be more expensive on Monday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Lyon.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

To save up to 40% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 51 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Cape Town to Lyon from R12 668 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R13 366 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Lyon?

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January can be a great time to fly to Lyon from Cape Town with a flight ticket averaging about R15 454. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as R10 142. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to LYS?

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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 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Lyon that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Lyon flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Lyon?

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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.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Lyon?

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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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Lyon?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Cape Town to Lyon. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Lyon?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Cape Town to Lyon by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Lyon with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Cape Town to Lyon with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Lyon become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	R14 394
One-way from	R7 441
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R16 223

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR8 602	AverageR13 668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 659	AverageR13 519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR11 859	AverageR15 725	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestR12 361	AverageR15 325	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 416	AverageR16 512	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	CheapestR14 729	AverageR16 945	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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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