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 728.

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

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

Which airlines fly to Lyon?

Lufthansa, Air France and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Lyon from Cape Town according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 32% 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 connection time from Cape Town to Lyon?

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

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: 3h 14m.

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 July 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.

R7 897 Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Lyon in 2025

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 R15 490 to R20 271. The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 057.

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Sept 12

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LYS9:50Lyon-Saint Exupéry

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LYS13:40Lyon-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 January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Lyon from Cape Town, with most prices found around R12 911. If you aren’t able to travel to Lyon during the month of January, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 287.

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 582. 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 R16 026.

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 704 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around R15 379. 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 902 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 359 on momondo.

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Best price found	R7 897
Fastest flight time	14h 55m
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Airports in Lyon	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Lyon from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R7 897. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Lyon found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 057.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Lyon takes 14h 55m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Lyon. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Cape Town Intl Airport - Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

There is 1 airport near Lyon: Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS)

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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 19h 00m 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 July 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 Lufthansa, representing 27% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Air France at 24%, Emirates at 21%, and Turkish Airlines at 11%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R8 840	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 925 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 926	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 265 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 186	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 465 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom R12 703	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 383 reviews	Search KLM flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R14 949	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 295 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 136	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 7 208 reviews	Search British Airways 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?

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

Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar 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 728.

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: 3h 14m.

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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