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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Lyon from R8 681

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — LYS
Mar 18 — Mar 251
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry are usually found in November or January, booked 52 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 13 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 944

One-way from

R8 681

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 292
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 23/6-10/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Lyon
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R9 241 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 033 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 13 March 2025.

Mon 23/615:20CPT - LYS
2 stops18h 15mLufthansa
Thu 10/714:35LYS - CPT
2 stops22h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 12/3R19 944
Mon 23/613:05CPT - LYS
1 stop24h 45mEmirates
Thu 10/715:40LYS - CPT
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Deal found 13/3R20 182
Mon 23/69:00CPT - LYS
2 stops31h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 10/717:35LYS - CPT
1 stop17h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/3R21 098

Find flights from Cape Town to Lyon within your budget

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 13 March 2025.

Fly from

Cape Town

Fly to

Lyon

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/6

15:20-9:35

2 stops18h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 10/7

14:35-12:40

2 stops22h 05m

R19 944

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/6

13:05-13:50

1 stop24h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 10/7

15:40-16:50

1 stop25h 10m

R20 182

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/6

9:00-16:30

2 stops31h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 10/7

17:35-11:00

1 stop17h 25m

R21 098

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/4

13:00-14:40

1 stop25h 40m

R8 681

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

9:30-8:20

1 stop23h 50m

R10 311

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/3

8:50-9:30

1 stop24h 40m

R12 856

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/4

18:25-16:45

2 stops46h 20m

R13 681

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/3

18:25-13:25

2 stops19h 00m

R18 882

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

14:30-9:35

3 stops20h 05m

R34 247

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/3

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Lyon

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Lyon including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 March 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 50 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 13 March 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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Lyon. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Lyon by month

Plan your trip to Lyon by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Lyon by month

Plan your trip to Lyon by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 March 2025.

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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.

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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.

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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.

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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.

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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.

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

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?

    Lufthansa, at R19 944, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cape Town to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Emirates and British Airways.

  • 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 Qatar Airways (R8 681), Lufthansa (R10 311), and Air France (R12 856).

  • 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
LufthansaCheapestR10 152AverageR14 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 454AverageR13 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 827AverageR16 224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 049AverageR16 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapestR14 702AverageR16 749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 151AverageR16 555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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