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

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Cape Town Intl

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

Prices for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

There is 1 operator available for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of September 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R7 265 Cheap Flights from Lyon to Cape Town in 2026/27

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19:35 - 13:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 25m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R12 037Ethiopian Air

Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Jan 13

19:35 - 13:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 25m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R12 119Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11

19:35 - 14:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 35m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R12 151Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

19:20 - 14:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 50m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R12 151Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 2

19:35 - 14:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 35m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R12 184Ethiopian Air

Thu, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 3

19:20 - 13:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R12 249Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 12

9:15 - 7:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 - 8:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

23h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R12 347Lufthansa

Thu, Jan 21 - Fri, Feb 5

19:00 - 10:35LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:30 - 8:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

24h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R12 363Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 11

6:15 - 22:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

8:30 - 22:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R12 917Air France

Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Dec 11

14:40 - 6:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:30 - 22:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R13 080Air France

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11

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19:20 - 13:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R12 265Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

19:20 - 13:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R12 314Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

6:30 - 21:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

0:15 - 18:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R12 689Air France

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 6

19:20 - 13:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R12 770Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

19:20 - 13:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

15:10 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R12 786Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

19:20 - 13:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

17h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R12 835Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

6:30 - 21:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

0:15 - 18:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R13 128Air France

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 6

6:30 - 21:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

0:15 - 17:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R13 454Air France

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 9

19:00 - 22:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

23:00 - 13:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 487Air France

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5

19:00 - 22:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

0:15 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

21h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R13 519Air France

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 4

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Air France flights from Lyon to Cape Town

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Air France

Sept 24

LYS6:30Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 55m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Oct 6

CPT0:15Cape Town Intl

17h 55m

1 stop

LYS18:10Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R12 689

Air France

Oct 29

LYS14:40Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 45m

1 stop

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

Nov 11

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

14h 45m

1 stop

LYS22:15Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R13 080

Air France

Sept 24

LYS6:30Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 55m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Oct 6

CPT0:15Cape Town Intl

17h 55m

1 stop

LYS18:10Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R13 128

Ethiopian Air flights from Lyon to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 8

LYS19:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 25m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Jan 13

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

19h 10m

2 stops

LYS8:00Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R12 037

Ethiopian Air

Oct 29

LYS19:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 25m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 11

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

17h 50m

2 stops

LYS8:00Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R12 119

Ethiopian Air

Oct 20

LYS19:20Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 50m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Nov 2

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

17h 50m

2 stops

LYS8:00Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R12 151

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LyonCape Town

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CPT Cape Town Intl

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 8/12

19:35-13:00

2 stops16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/1

13:50-8:00

2 stops19h 10m

R12 037

LyonCape Town

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CPT Cape Town Intl

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 29/10

19:35-13:00

2 stops16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

15:10-8:00

2 stops17h 50m

R12 119

LyonCape Town

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CPT Cape Town Intl

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 5/11

19:35-14:10

2 stops17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

13:50-8:00

2 stops19h 10m

R12 151

LyonCape Town

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CPT Cape Town Intl

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 20/10

19:20-14:10

2 stops18h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

15:10-8:00

2 stops17h 50m

R12 151

LyonCape Town

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CPT Cape Town Intl

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 25/2

19:35-14:10

2 stops17h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/3

15:10-8:00

2 stops17h 50m

R12 184

LyonCape Town

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CPT Cape Town Intl

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 1/10

19:20-13:00

2 stops17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

15:10-8:15

2 stops17h 05m

R12 249

LyonCape Town

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CPT Cape Town Intl

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 21/1

9:15-7:40

1 stop21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/2

9:30-8:10

1 stop23h 40m

R12 347

LyonCape Town

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CPT Cape Town Intl

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/3

19:00-10:35

1 stop14h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/3

9:30-8:35

1 stop24h 05m

R12 363

LyonCape Town

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CPT Cape Town Intl

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 26/11

6:15-22:40

1 stop15h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/12

8:30-22:15

1 stop14h 45m

R12 917

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LyonCape Town

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CPT Cape Town Intl

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 29/10

14:40-6:25

1 stop14h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

8:30-22:15

1 stop14h 45m

R13 080

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R13 373 to R17 640.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R12 037.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Lyon, with most prices found around R14 497. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of September, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R14 497.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Lyon when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R17 285 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Lyon for as low as R14 432 on momondo.

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

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Best price found	R7 265
Fastest flight time	16h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from Lyon in the past 72 hours is R7 265. The best return flight deal from Lyon to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 037.

The fastest flight from Lyon to Cape Town takes 16h 25m

There are no direct flights from Lyon to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Lyon to Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Lyon to Cape Town

How far is Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Cape Town Intl by plane?
There are 8959,4 km between Lyon-Saint Exupéry and Cape Town Intl. Typically, this will take 16h 25m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Lyon to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Lyon and Cape Town, the leading airline is Air France, making up 100% of the total bookings.

Best airlines flying from Lyon to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air France	PriceFrom R16 665	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 649 reviews		Search Air France flights

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Somerset West

Franschhoek

Wellington

Simon's Town

Atlantis

Porterville

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