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

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Lyon on Cheapflights.

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

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 752.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 34m.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Lyon?

Lufthansa and British Airways can get you from Cape Town to Lyon in just under 23h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 35m. 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 562, 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 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

R7 406+ Flights from Cape Town to Lyon

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

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Lyon

Round-trip from	R13 425
One-way from	R7 406
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R15 679

KLM
13/3-22/3
2 total stops
40h 50m total
Cape Town to Lyon

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40h 05m total
Cape Town to Lyon

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R40 049 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R8 966 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 17 September 2025.

Thu 20/119:30CPT - LYS

1 stop23h 45mLufthansa

Mon 24/1113:05LYS - CPT

1 stop17h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R14 205

Thu 20/1122:10CPT - LYS

1 stop23h 10mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1119:00LYS - CPT

2 stops23h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9R14 274

Thu 16/107:45CPT - LYS

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/106:45LYS - CPT

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R14 344

Wed 15/1023:15CPT - LYS

1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1010:25LYS - CPT

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R14 691

Thu 20/1113:40CPT - LYS

1 stop24h 10mEmirates

Mon 24/1114:40LYS - CPT

1 stop20h 00mEmirates

Deal found 16/9R14 882

Thu 16/1023:15CPT - LYS

2 stops18h 30mAir France

Fri 24/106:45LYS - CPT

1 stop14h 45mAir France

Deal found 15/9R15 003

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Fri 13/37:55CPT - LYS

1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/36:40LYS - CPT

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R13 425

Thu 20/119:30CPT - LYS

1 stop23h 45mLufthansa

Mon 24/1113:05LYS - CPT

1 stop17h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R14 205

Thu 20/1122:10CPT - LYS

1 stop23h 10mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1119:00LYS - CPT

2 stops23h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9R14 274

Mon 23/215:20CPT - LYS

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/310:30LYS - CPT

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R14 032

Fri 13/320:50CPT - LYS

1 stop25h 10mBritish Airways

Sun 22/318:05LYS - CPT

2 stops19h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9R14 292

Mon 23/215:20CPT - LYS

2 stops41h 55mLufthansa

Mon 9/315:05LYS - CPT

2 stops15h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R14 656

Thu 16/107:45CPT - LYS

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/106:45LYS - CPT

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R14 344

Wed 15/1023:15CPT - LYS

1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1010:25LYS - CPT

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R14 691

Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Lyon
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Lyon. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 16/99:00CPT - LYS

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/917:35LYS - CPT

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R15 506

Tue 16/913:05CPT - LYS

1 stop24h 45mEmirates

Tue 23/915:40LYS - CPT

1 stop19h 55mEmirates

Deal found 15/9R15 714

Mon 13/1023:00CPT - LYS

1 stop23h 20mAir France

Mon 20/1018:40LYS - CPT

1 stop26h 50mAir France

Deal found 15/9R16 044

Mon 13/1023:00CPT - LYS

1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1018:40LYS - CPT

1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R16 928

Wed 15/1023:15CPT - LYS

1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1010:25LYS - CPT

1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R14 691

Wed 15/1023:15CPT - LYS

2 stops18h 30mAir France

Thu 30/1010:25LYS - CPT

1 stop18h 25mAir France

Deal found 15/9R15 315

Thu 16/107:45CPT - LYS

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/106:45LYS - CPT

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R14 344

Thu 16/1023:15CPT - LYS

2 stops18h 30mAir France

Fri 24/106:45LYS - CPT

1 stop14h 45mAir France

Deal found 15/9R15 003

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 17 September 2025.

Tue 7/1016:35CPT - LYS

2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R7 406

Tue 7/1016:35CPT - LYS

1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9R7 527

Mon 9/317:15CPT - LYS

1 stop17h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R7 597

Sun 8/30:30CPT - LYS

2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R7 684

Tue 9/1217:15CPT - LYS

1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9R7 736

Sun 14/1212:30CPT - LYS

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R8 065

Sun 14/1223:45CPT - LYS

1 stop17h 50mKLM

Deal found 15/9R11 829

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Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

7:55-9:30

1 stop26h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 22/3

6:40-21:55

1 stop14h 15m

R13 425

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

15:20-9:35

2 stops19h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 9/3

10:30-11:50

1 stop24h 20m

R14 032

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

9:30-8:15

1 stop23h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 24/11

13:05-7:40

1 stop17h 35m

R14 205

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

22:10-20:20

1 stop23h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 24/11

19:00-19:55

2 stops23h 55m

R14 274

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

20:50-21:00

1 stop25h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 22/3

18:05-14:35

2 stops19h 30m

R14 292

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

7:45-13:25

1 stop29h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 24/10

6:45-21:30

1 stop14h 45m

R14 344

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

15:20-8:15

2 stops41h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 9/3

15:05-7:40

2 stops15h 35m

R14 656

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/10

23:15-11:15

1 stop36h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 30/10

10:25-5:50

1 stop18h 25m

R14 691

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

16:35-8:40

2 stops40h 05m

R7 406

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/10

16:35-9:30

1 stop16h 55m

R7 527

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

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 time of day to fly from CPT to LYS?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lyon

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

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 468 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 407 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 363 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Lyon?
Lufthansa and British Airways can get you from Cape Town to Lyon in just under 23h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 35m. 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 562, 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 44% 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to Lyon

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR8 562	AverageR13 604	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR9 614	AverageR13 538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	CheapestR12 303	AverageR17 311	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR12 401	AverageR16 273	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
British Airways	CheapestR13 505	AverageR16 762	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 349	AverageR16 414	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Lyon from R7 406

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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.

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