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 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LYS
Dec 15 — Dec 221
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
Cheap 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 15 November 2025.
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 15 November 2025.
Thu 20/119:30CPT - LYS
1 stop23h 45mLufthansa
Mon 24/1118:50LYS - CPT
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 14/11R11 927
Thu 20/1120:45CPT - LYS
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 24/1113:50LYS - CPT
2 stops42h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/11R14 079
Tue 30/1220:50CPT - LYS
1 stop36h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 18/110:30LYS - CPT
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/11R17 309
Tue 30/1220:50CPT - LYS
1 stop36h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 19/119:00LYS - CPT
1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/11R19 223
Tue 30/1220:50CPT - LYS
1 stop36h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 14/116:00LYS - CPT
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/11R19 804
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 15 November 2025.
Tue 30/1220:50CPT - LYS
1 stop36h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 17/121:45LYS - CPT
1 stop35h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/11R17 309
Tue 30/1220:50CPT - LYS
1 stop36h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 13/118:40LYS - CPT
1 stop16h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11R19 240
Tue 30/1220:50CPT - LYS
1 stop36h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 14/116:00LYS - CPT
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/11R19 804
Tue 30/1220:50CPT - LYS
1 stop36h 55mBritish Airways
Thu 15/115:05LYS - CPT
1 stop20h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11R21 734
Wed 31/1218:55CPT - LYS
1 stop24h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 18/110:30LYS - CPT
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/11R21 974
Wed 31/1218:55CPT - LYS
1 stop24h 10mBritish Airways
Sat 17/121:45LYS - CPT
1 stop35h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/11R21 974
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Lyon
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Lyon. Data last updated 15 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 20/119:30CPT - LYS
1 stop23h 45mLufthansa
Mon 24/1118:50LYS - CPT
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 11/11R11 961
Thu 20/1120:45CPT - LYS
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 24/1113:50LYS - CPT
2 stops42h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/11R14 079
Tue 30/1220:50CPT - LYS
1 stop36h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 18/110:30LYS - CPT
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/11R17 309
Tue 30/1220:50CPT - LYS
1 stop36h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 19/119:00LYS - CPT
1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/11R19 223
Tue 30/1220:50CPT - LYS
1 stop36h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 17/121:45LYS - CPT
1 stop35h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/11R19 240
Tue 30/1220:50CPT - LYS
1 stop36h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 14/116:00LYS - CPT
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/11R19 804
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 15 November 2025.
Sat 29/1112:30CPT - LYS
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R5 348
Thu 12/312:30CPT - LYS
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R7 433
Tue 9/1217:15CPT - LYS
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/11R8 475
Fri 13/315:55CPT - LYS
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R8 663
Wed 11/313:40CPT - LYS
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R8 868
Tue 10/313:40CPT - LYS
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R9 193
Sat 14/313:40CPT - LYS
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R9 381
Tue 10/318:30CPT - LYS
1 stop19h 20mEmirates
Deal found 13/11R9 500
Sat 14/318:30CPT - LYS
1 stop19h 20mEmirates
Deal found 13/11R10 167
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Cape Town
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Lyon
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 30/12
20:50-8:45
1 stop36h 55m
Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Sat 17/1
21:45-10:20
1 stop35h 35m
R17 309
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 30/12
20:50-8:45
1 stop36h 55m
Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Tue 13/1
18:40-12:10
1 stop16h 30m
R19 240
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 30/12
20:50-8:45
1 stop36h 55m
Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Wed 14/1
16:00-8:05
1 stop15h 05m
R19 804
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 30/12
20:50-8:45
1 stop36h 55m
Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Thu 15/1
15:05-12:10
1 stop20h 05m
R21 734
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
18:55-18:05
1 stop24h 10m
Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Sun 18/1
10:30-12:10
1 stop24h 40m
R21 974
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Wed 31/12
18:55-18:05
1 stop24h 10m
Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Sat 17/1
21:45-10:20
1 stop35h 35m
R21 974
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Sat 29/11
12:30-10:25
1 stop22h 55m
R5 348
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Thu 12/3
12:30-11:00
1 stop23h 30m
R7 433
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Tue 9/12
17:15-17:10
1 stop24h 55m
R8 475
Cape TownLyon
CPT - LYS
CPTLYS
Cape Town Intl
Fri 13/3
15:55-13:20
2 stops22h 25m
R8 663
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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 7 November 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 304). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in September is currently the most expensive (average of R13 208). 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 15 November 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.
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.
Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Lyon on Cheapflights.
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 34m.
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 34m.
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 2h 00m.
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 15 November 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.
Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Cape Town to Lyon?
British Airways can get you from Cape Town to Lyon in just under 36h 55m. 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 435, 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 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 304). Flying from Cape Town to Lyon in September is currently the most expensive (average of R13 208). 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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