Which airlines fly to Lyon?

Emirates, Air France and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Lyon from Cape Town according to our data. Emirates 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 offers the lowest fares from Cape Town to Lyon?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the lowest average return price of R12 844.

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: 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.

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 December 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 R13 688 to R15 212. The lowest price recently found on this route was R11 962.

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17:15 - 17:10

CPT

LYS

24h 55m1 stop

18:05 - 11:50

LYS

CPT

16h 45m1 stop

R11 962Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 24

18:30 - 12:50

CPT

LYS

19h 20m1 stop

14:40 - 16:45

LYS

CPT

25h 05m1 stop

R12 833Emirates

Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 27

15:20 - 8:15

CPT

LYS

41h 55m2 stops

18:50 - 14:35

LYS

CPT

18h 45m2 stops

R13 018Lufthansa

Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 27

17:15 - 9:35

CPT

LYS

17h 20m1 stop

18:05 - 14:35

LYS

CPT

19h 30m2 stops

R13 202Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 24

18:50 - 20:55

CPT

LYS

26h 05m1 stop

18:55 - 11:00

LYS

CPT

16h 05m1 stop

R13 336British Airways

Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26

18:50 - 14:30

CPT

LYS

19h 40m1 stop

11:20 - 11:00

LYS

CPT

23h 40m1 stop

R13 369British Airways

Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26

18:50 - 14:30

CPT

LYS

19h 40m1 stop

11:20 - 11:00

LYS

CPT

23h 40m1 stop

R13 386British Airways

Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26

6:00 - 8:15

CPT

LYS

27h 15m2 stops

15:05 - 13:25

LYS

CPT

21h 20m2 stops

R13 822Lufthansa

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 24

18:50 - 14:30

CPT

LYS

19h 40m1 stop

18:55 - 17:20

LYS

CPT

46h 25m2 stops

R13 906British Airways

Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26

14:00 - 20:55

CPT

LYS

30h 55m2 stops

18:55 - 11:00

LYS

CPT

16h 05m1 stop

R13 939British Airways

Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26

Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Lyon

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 10

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

24h 55m

1 stop

LYS17:10Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mar 24

LYS18:05Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 45m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

R11 962

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Mar 10

CPT17:15Cape Town Intl

17h 20m

1 stop

LYS9:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mar 24

LYS18:05Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 30m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

R13 202

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Lufthansa

Jan 19

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

41h 55m

2 stops

LYS8:15Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Jan 27

LYS18:50Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 45m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

R13 018

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Lufthansa

Mar 10

CPT6:00Cape Town Intl

27h 15m

2 stops

LYS8:15Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mar 24

LYS15:05Lyon-Saint Exupéry

21h 20m

2 stops

CPT13:25Cape Town Intl

R13 822

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17:15-17:10

1 stop24h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 24/3

18:05-11:50

1 stop16h 45m

R11 962

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Mon 19/1

18:30-12:50

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1 stop25h 05m

R12 833

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15:20-8:15

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R13 018

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Tue 10/3

17:15-9:35

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Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 24/3

18:05-14:35

2 stops19h 30m

R13 202

Cape TownLyon

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CPTLYS

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Sat 23/5

18:50-20:55

1 stop26h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 26/5

18:55-11:00

1 stop16h 05m

R13 336

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Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

18:50-14:30

1 stop19h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 26/5

11:20-11:00

1 stop23h 40m

R13 369

Cape TownLyon

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CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

18:50-14:30

1 stop19h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 26/5

11:20-11:00

1 stop23h 40m

R13 386

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

6:00-8:15

2 stops27h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 24/3

15:05-13:25

2 stops21h 20m

R13 822

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

18:50-14:30

1 stop19h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 26/5

18:55-17:20

2 stops46h 25m

R13 906

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

14:00-20:55

2 stops30h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 26/5

18:55-11:00

1 stop16h 05m

R13 939

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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 381. If you aren’t able to travel to Lyon during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R12 884.

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 R12 707. 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 R14 994.

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 R13 757 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around R14 388. 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 264 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 R11 694 on momondo.

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

As of December 2025, prices for Cape Town to Lyon flights are approximately 31% 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 15m 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 December 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 Emirates, representing 20% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Air France at 20%, British Airways at 18%, and Lufthansa at 14%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R8 270	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 106 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 287	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 637 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom R11 884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 428 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom R12 112	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 508 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 889	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 591 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 610	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 440 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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

As of December 2025, prices for Cape Town to Lyon flights are approximately 31% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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 R12 844.

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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