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Cheap Flights from Lyon (LYS) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Flight deals from Lyon to Cape Town

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Cape Town.$1,010 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Oct, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with easyJet and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lyon on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,010, select.
Cape Town.$1,207 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Mon, 7 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Lyon on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,207, select.
Cape Town.$1,207 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Lyon on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,207, select.
Cape Town.$1,211 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Lyon on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,211, select.
Cape Town.$1,221 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 17 Dec.Return flight with easyJet and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lyon on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from Cape Town on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,221, select.
Cape Town.$1,251 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 14 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Lyon on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,251, select.
Cape Town.$1,252 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Jun, returning Mon, 30 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Lyon on Fri, 20 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,252, select.
Cape Town.$1,255 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Lyon on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,255, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lyon to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from $1,252
Jul
from $1,626
Aug
from $1,683
Sep
from $1,207
Oct
from $1,010
Nov
from $1,315
Dec
from $1,293
Jan
from $1,556
Feb
from $1,399
Mar
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Apr
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May
from $1,211

Lyon to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Lyon to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Lyon to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,010
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Lyon to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lyon to Cape Town is $1,010. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Lyon to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,010.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Lyon to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Cape Town is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lyon Airport to Cape Town Airport on Wednesday, 8 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Lyon Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town one hour ahead of Lyon.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your LYS to CPT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month like September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LYS and CPT:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • $738 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,010. These fares can change based on demand and availability.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from LYS to CPT, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LYS to CPT.

  • Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • When it comes to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.6% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LYS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Cape Town in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've seen Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.

  • Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without a visit to Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

Plan the rest of your trip from Lyon to Cape Town

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