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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Lyon from R7 703

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LYS
Jul 13 — Jul 201
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry are usually found in November or January, 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 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 761

One-way from

R7 703

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R19 683
Air France
  • Air France
  • 4/8-13/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R43 468 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 920 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Lyon

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 8 July 2025.

Thu 20/1117:15CPT - LYS
1 stop17h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/1118:05LYS - CPT
1 stop16h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/7R13 347
Fri 1/823:15CPT - LYS
1 stop36h 00mKLM
Sat 16/87:00LYS - CPT
2 stops26h 45mKLM
Deal found 7/7R14 483
Thu 24/714:25CPT - LYS
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/77:00LYS - CPT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7R16 240
Fri 1/818:05CPT - LYS
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Sat 16/818:55LYS - CPT
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 7/7R16 293
Thu 20/1120:50CPT - LYS
1 stop24h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 24/1119:00LYS - CPT
2 stops21h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/7R16 595
Thu 21/813:05CPT - LYS
1 stop24h 45mEmirates
Thu 28/815:40LYS - CPT
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Deal found 7/7R19 346
Thu 21/823:15CPT - LYS
1 stop14h 10mAir France
Thu 28/818:40LYS - CPT
2 stops18h 00mAir France
Deal found 7/7R21 511

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 8 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Lyon that are best for you.

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Cape Town

Fly to

Lyon

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/8

23:15-11:15

1 stop36h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 16/8

7:00-9:45

2 stops26h 45m

R14 483

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/7

14:25-10:25

2 stops20h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 31/7

7:00-21:25

1 stop14h 25m

R16 240

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/8

18:05-9:35

1 stop15h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 16/8

18:55-9:30

1 stop14h 35m

R16 293

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/7

7:00-20:55

2 stops37h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 31/7

17:35-14:35

2 stops21h 00m

R17 660

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/8

13:05-13:50

1 stop24h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 28/8

15:40-16:50

1 stop25h 10m

R19 346

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/8

23:15-13:25

1 stop14h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 28/8

18:40-12:40

2 stops18h 00m

R21 511

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/7

16:35-9:30

1 stop16h 55m

R7 703

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

16:35-8:30

2 stops39h 55m

R7 774

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/7

13:05-13:50

1 stop24h 45m

R9 691

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/8

18:05-9:35

1 stop15h 30m

R11 164

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 7/7

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Lyon

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 27 June 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 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 8 July 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 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 8 July 2025.
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.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

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

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

    Air France, at R12 761, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and KLM. Air France is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Lyon one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cape Town to Lyon are Turkish Airlines (R7 703), Emirates (R9 691), and Lufthansa (R11 164).

  • 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?

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  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR8 761AverageR14 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR9 838AverageR13 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR12 078AverageR15 958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR12 590AverageR17 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 542AverageR15 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 813AverageR16 698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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