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Flights from Cape Town to Lyon

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Distance: 8,970 km
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 18 km
Lyon airports
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)How far from city centre: 9 km

Book your flight from Cape Town to Lyon

Find direct and indirect flights from Cape Town to Lyon (France) with eDreams. Once you have your results, sort them by schedule or price and book the option that best suits your plans.

Airports and airlines connecting Cape Town and Lyon

Knowing where you set off from and where you arrive helps you organise your journey better. Consider the available airports and compare the different airlines operating on this route.

  • Departure airport: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
  • Arrival airport: Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Weather in Lyon

The best time to visit may depend on your preferred climate. In Lyon, the average temperature floats around 26ºC in the warmest months and 1ºC in the coldest ones. Keep this in mind when packing and planning any outdoor activities.

  • Highs: up to 27ºC
  • Lows: down to 0ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: October

How to save when flying from Cape Town to Lyon

A few tips for finding cheaper flights from Cape Town to Lyon:

  • Flexible dates: compare fares for two or three different departure days. Leaving a day earlier or later can make a noticeable difference to the price.
  • Baggage allowance: check what each fare includes before you book, so you aren't caught out by extra charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: confirm which airports you depart from and land at, especially if the city has more than one. This will help you plan your transfer and work out the total cost of getting around.

Looking for a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine both in one booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Lyon. You can also save on a hire car by including it with your booking.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Lyon

On average, what is the price of a Cape Town to Lyon flight?
When flying from Cape Town to Lyon the average price will be €586. However, this price is dependant on several other factors like seasonality or the time in advance taken when booking the route.
For flights from Cape Town to Lyon, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between Cape Town and Lyon. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for Cape Town to Lyon flights?
The most popular month for flights from Cape Town to Lyon are: August, November and September.
When is the best time to travel from Cape Town to Lyon?
A good period of the year to visit Lyon from Cape Town really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, June is the best month to fly to Lyon from Cape Town, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by September and December. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds May, April and November are the months with fewer searches for the route Cape Town -  Lyon.
What is the duration of a flight from Cape Town to Lyon?
Flight time, on average, from Cape Town to Lyon is usually 14 h and 45 m on average, at an average distance of 8,969.67 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Lyon compared to Cape Town?
The average temperature in Cape Town is 21º degrees in summer. Lyon reaches 20º during the hot season. In winter, however, temperatures are around 4º degrees in Lyon, compared to the 13º average degrees in Cape Town.

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