Cheap flights from Lyon to Cape Town
Best observed price for a return flight Lyon to Cape Town: €1311 in December 2026 (Cape Town, South Africa). The calendar below compares plane tickets month by month, using fares travellers have actually been quoted. To weigh Cape Town against other trips within the same budget, open the interactive cheap flights map.
Lyon to Cape Town flight prices by month
| Month | Return fare | Dates found | Flight | Departs from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | 1311 € | Dec 28 → Jan 11 | 3 stops · Portugalia Airlines | Lyon-Saint-Exupéry | See this fare → |
Per person, return, from recent searches (recorded on 4 October 2026) — the green row is the cheapest month. “See this fare” reopens the exact price observed; “Search” starts a search on those dates. The final price is confirmed with the partner at booking time.
Best Lyon to Cape Town fares in December 2026
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1311 €
Portugalia Airlines · Lyon-Saint-Exupéry → Cape Town
Outbound Dec 28 18:20 · 13 h 05 · 2 stops
Return Jan 11 15:05 · 15 h 40 · 3 stops See this fare → -
1506 €
Emirates · Lyon-Saint-Exupéry → Cape Town
Outbound Dec 28 14:40 · 15 h 54 · 1 stop
Return Jan 4 18:10 · 17 h 15 · 2 stops See this fare →
These links reopen the fare exactly as it was seen (price, airline, times) with our partner Aviasales, which re-runs the search and confirms the price when you book.
Lyon to Cape Town price trend
Fares recorded daily by Fareaway on this route. Lowest recorded: €688 — latest reading: €1305.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Cape Town?
Based on fares observed over the next 12 months, the cheapest month to fly Lyon to Cape Town is December 2026, with a return found at €1311. Prices swing with the season: expect up to €1311 in December 2026.
How much is a flight from Lyon to Cape Town?
In recent searches, a return flight from Lyon to Cape Town costs between €1311 and €1311 depending on the month of departure. These are fares actually observed and refreshed continuously, but they can move from one hour to the next.
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Cape Town?
The best fares found recently on this route all include at least one connection. The calendar above gives the month-by-month detail.
Which airport do the cheapest Lyon to Cape Town flights leave from?
The cheapest fares found recently depart from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry. The table and the list of best fares show the departure airport for each price: a low fare from a secondary airport can hide a long journey to get there.
How can I find a cheap Lyon to Cape Town flight?
Compare the months against each other (the calendar above ranks 12 months of observed fares), avoid school holidays and stay flexible by a few days. The Fareaway interactive map also lets you compare Cape Town with every other destination within the same budget from Lyon.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
To go further, the Fareaway interactive map puts all these destinations on a world map: set your budget and dates and instantly see where you can go — including that month's weather, local cost of living and visa requirements.