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R901+ Cheap flights from Lyon

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LYS — JNB
Feb 13 — Feb 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Lyon

Discover essential information about flights departing from Lyon, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Lyon airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 14 January 2026.

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R1 531 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 296 or less
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Cheapest flights from Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lyon. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 January 2026.

Fri 13/312:35
LYS
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JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 30/322:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop13h 55m
Air Algerie
Deal found 13/1R9 061
Fri 10/413:35
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Air Algerie
Wed 22/422:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop13h 55m
Air Algerie
Deal found 13/1R9 192
Sat 31/119:10
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Air Algerie
Sat 14/222:30
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop13h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 14/1R9 208
Sun 15/212:35
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Air Algerie
Mon 23/222:30
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop13h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 14/1R9 257
Thu 5/219:10
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Air Algerie
Sat 14/222:30
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop13h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 13/1R9 339
Sat 14/219:10
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Air Algerie
Mon 23/222:30
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop13h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 13/1R9 569
Mon 9/319:10
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
Air Algerie
Mon 23/322:30
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop18h 25m
Air Algerie
Deal found 13/1R9 585
Sun 1/312:50
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/310:10
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1R11 109
Sun 10/518:45
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 17/518:00
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop15h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/1R11 142
Fri 29/518:45
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 12/618:00
JNB
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LYS
1 stop23h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1R11 240
Mon 26/117:50
LYS
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CPT
1 stop27h 05m
Air France
Tue 10/223:45
CPT
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LYS
1 stop14h 30m
Air France
Deal found 14/1R13 026
Fri 3/418:45
LYS
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CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 12/416:35
CPT
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LYS
1 stop16h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/1R13 091

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 15/2

12:35-6:30

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

22:30-11:20

1 stop13h 50m

R9 257

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 25/6

20:35-6:25

1 stop33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

22:25-13:30

1 stop15h 05m

R9 290

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 10/5

13:35-6:25

1 stop16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

22:25-16:55

1 stop18h 30m

R9 290

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 9/3

19:10-6:30

1 stop34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

22:30-15:55

1 stop18h 25m

R9 569

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 28/2

19:10-6:30

1 stop34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

22:30-11:20

1 stop13h 50m

R9 569

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 14/2

19:10-6:30

1 stop34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

22:30-15:55

1 stop18h 25m

R9 569

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 16/2

19:10-6:30

1 stop34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

22:30-11:20

1 stop13h 50m

R9 569

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 11/4

20:10-6:25

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

22:25-12:20

1 stop13h 55m

R9 585

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 25/4

20:10-6:25

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

22:25-12:20

1 stop13h 55m

R9 585

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 2/4

20:10-6:25

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

22:25-16:55

1 stop18h 30m

R9 585

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Travel insights for flights from Lyon

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When is the best time to book a flight from Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Lyon to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Lyon. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lyon?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon (average of R9 323). Flying from Lyon in December will prove the most costly (average of R13 173). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Lyon?

When flying from Lyon check dates and pricing for the following: Air France. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Emirates
Emirates
From R13 882
Air France
Air France
From R11 832

What are popular destinations to fly to from Lyon?

From Lyon you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Paris (516 flights per day), Amsterdam (105 flights per day) and Madrid (85 flights per day).

Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R10 059
Valencia
Valencia
From R1 531

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Lyon?

The cheapest city to fly to from Lyon is Valencia, with prices starting at R1 531. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Valencia
Valencia
From R1 531
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R10 059

Airline reviews for flights from Lyon

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Lyon. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Lyon. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France from Lyon by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Food

7,0

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
Air France
7,4
Good
1 522 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 522 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,4

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,0

Food

7,0

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Lyon?

    The most selected flight destinations from Lyon for the current month are Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Algiers, Barcelona-El Prat Airport. While Algiers, Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lyon to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Lyon for as low as R1 531 to Valencia (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R5 373 to fly from Lyon.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon?

    September is currently the cheapest month to fly from Lyon. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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