Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Lyon?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the lowest average return price of R13 217.

Which airlines fly to Lyon?

Air France, Emirates and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Lyon from Cape Town according to our data. Air France is the first choice among our users, with 28% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Lyon. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Lyon on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Lyon?

Flights connecting via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 15h 05m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and Lyon?

Amsterdam (AMS) was the most common stop: 53% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry?

Turkish Airlines, British Airways, and Kenya Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Lyon?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 3h 16m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is 6 as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Lyon?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R12 655 to R15 017. The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 034.

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R20 207Air France

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Lufthansa flights from Cape Town to Lyon

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Lufthansa

Nov 20

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

23h 45m

1 stop

LYS8:15Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Nov 24

LYS18:25Lyon-Saint Exupéry

36h 15m

1 stop

CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

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Lufthansa

Nov 20

CPT18:45Cape Town Intl

16h 30m

1 stop

LYS10:15Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Nov 24

LYS18:25Lyon-Saint Exupéry

36h 15m

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Nov 20

CPT9:30Cape Town Intl

23h 45m

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LYS8:15Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Nov 24

LYS18:50Lyon-Saint Exupéry

35h 50m

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CPT7:40Cape Town Intl

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Dec 30

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

24h 40m

2 stops

LYS18:05Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Jan 15

LYS9:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

25h 35m

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CPT12:10Cape Town Intl

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Dec 30

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

24h 40m

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LYS10:30Lyon-Saint Exupéry

20h 35m

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R18 310

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Dec 30

CPT18:25Cape Town Intl

24h 40m

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LYS18:05Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Jan 17

LYS21:45Lyon-Saint Exupéry

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Lyon?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Lyon from Cape Town, with most prices found around R12 448. If you aren’t able to travel to Lyon during the month of February, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 069.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Lyon?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Lyon from Cape Town. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R13 077. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Tuesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Cape Town to Lyon for around R15 430.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Lyon?

Flying to Lyon from Cape Town in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R14 157 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around R14 807. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Lyon from Cape Town when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Lyon for around R15 448 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Lyon from Cape Town for as low as R13 638 on momondo.

How have Cape Town to Lyon flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Cape Town to Lyon flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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How far is Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry by plane?
Lyon-Saint Exupéry is 8959,4 km away from Cape Town Intl. Typically, this will take 15h 35m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is 6 as of October 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Lyon?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Cape Town to Lyon is Air France, representing 22% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Emirates at 20%, Lufthansa at 18%, and Turkish Airlines at 16%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R8 511	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 033 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 377	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 543 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R12 230	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 406 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 327	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 482 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R13 425	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 489 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 264	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 395 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Lyon?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Lyon?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Lyon?

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

How have Cape Town to Lyon flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Cape Town to Lyon flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry?

Turkish Airlines, British Airways, and Kenya Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Which airlines fly to Lyon?

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Cape Town and Lyon?

Amsterdam (AMS) was the most common stop: 53% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Lyon?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the lowest average return price of R13 217.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Cape Town to Lyon?

Flights connecting via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 15h 05m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Cape Town to Lyon?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 3h 16m.

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