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R973+ Cheap flights from Lyon

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LYS — JNB
Oct 13 — Oct 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 13 September 2025.

Cheapest airline

Air France

Good round-trip deal

R1 623 or less

Good one-way deal

R2 677 or less
On average, Air France currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (avg. price of R18 705).
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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 13 September 2025.

Tue 25/1114:20LYS - CPT
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1212:30CPT - LYS
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R10 386
Wed 8/1018:40LYS - CPT
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1023:55CPT - LYS
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9R10 491
Tue 20/118:50LYS - JNB
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Thu 5/210:10JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 11/9R10 751
Tue 28/1014:20LYS - CPT
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/118:45CPT - LYS
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R11 116
Tue 10/313:05LYS - JNB
2 stops19h 25mLufthansa
Tue 17/310:10JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 11/9R11 203
Tue 20/111:50LYS - JNB
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/210:10JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R11 272
Mon 17/1115:10LYS - CPT
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1112:30CPT - LYS
1 stop34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9R11 620
Wed 21/16:40LYS - JNB
1 stop14h 25mAir France
Fri 6/223:59JNB - LYS
1 stop17h 36mAir France
Deal found 11/9R11 759
Mon 19/117:50LYS - JNB
1 stop27h 15mAir France
Wed 4/223:59JNB - LYS
1 stop14h 16mAir France
Deal found 11/9R11 793
Mon 10/1113:05LYS - JNB
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Thu 4/1210:10JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 11/9R11 967
Thu 6/116:40LYS - JNB
1 stop14h 25mAir France
Wed 19/1123:59JNB - LYS
1 stop17h 36mAir France
Deal found 12/9R12 071
Mon 10/116:40LYS - JNB
1 stop14h 25mAir France
Thu 4/1219:40JNB - LYS
1 stop14h 50mAir France
Deal found 12/9R12 089

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Find flights departing from Lyon that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 13 September 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/2

6:40-22:05

1 stop14h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

23:59-16:35

1 stop17h 36m

R12 071

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 20/1

18:50-7:05

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

10:10-10:15

2 stops25h 05m

R12 089

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 19/1

13:05-7:05

1 stop17h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-11:10

2 stops16h 25m

R12 349

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 11/3

6:40-22:05

1 stop14h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:59-16:35

1 stop17h 36m

R13 339

LyonCape Town

LYS - CPT

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 17/11

14:40-16:45

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

13:40-12:50

1 stop24h 10m

R14 381

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 6/11

19:00-7:35

1 stop35h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/11

19:35-18:05

1 stop23h 30m

R15 163

LyonCape Town

LYS - CPT

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 16/2

14:40-16:45

1 stop25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

13:40-12:50

1 stop24h 10m

R15 163

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 6/10

17:25-9:25

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

19:25-10:25

1 stop15h 00m

R15 163

LyonCape Town

LYS - CPT

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 19/2

14:40-11:40

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

13:40-12:50

1 stop24h 10m

R15 163

LyonCape Town

LYS - CPT

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 17/2

14:40-11:40

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

13:40-12:50

1 stop24h 10m

R15 163

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Best time to book a flight from Lyon

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Travel insights for flights from Lyon

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Lyon including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 29 August 2025.

Booking 41 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon (average of R9 883). Flying from Lyon in July will prove the most costly (average of R14 399). 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, Emirates, Lufthansa. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Emirates
Emirates
From R672
Air France
Air France
From R628
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R541

What are popular destinations to fly to from Lyon?

From Lyon you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Paris (420 flights per day), Madrid (89 flights per day) and Amsterdam (78 flights per day).

Lisbon Humberto Delgado
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
From R130
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R931
Valencia
Valencia
From R93

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 623. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Valencia
Valencia
From R93
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
Lisbon Humberto Delgado
From R130
Barcelona-El Prat
Barcelona-El Prat
From R154

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 Emirates, Air France, andLufthansa 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 469 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 409 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Lyon. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

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

    The most selected flight destinations from Lyon for the current month are Algiers, Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi 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 623 to Valencia (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R5 536 to fly from Lyon.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lyon to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Lufthansa, Air France, and Emirates have been found to have the cheapest prices from Lyon. Here are some options available: Lufthansa flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R9 397). Air France flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R10 911). Emirates flights from Lyon to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (R11 680).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Lyon?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Lyon are below:
    Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from R32 011

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon?

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from Lyon. At this moment in time July 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.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Lyon?

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