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R6 294+ Cheap flights to Lyon

— LYS
Sep 25 — Oct 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Lyon in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Lyon

Wed 18/110:20 -
1 stop34h 20m
Mon 23/1118:10 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 24/8R13 466
Mon 14/913:30 -
1 stop24h 20m
Sun 27/915:35 -
1 stop37h 55m
Deal found 22/8R13 626
Mon 14/914:05 -
2 stops25h 55m
Sun 27/913:40 -
3 stops26h 10m
Deal found 22/8R14 345
Mon 14/923:15 -
2 stops18h 55m
Sun 27/911:20 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 22/8R14 424
Thu 19/119:50 -
2 stops26h 15m
Mon 23/117:00 -
2 stops24h 20m
Deal found 24/8R16 134

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Return from

R13 466

One-way from

R7 795

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R13 210
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 18/11-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 27/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R2 399 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R465 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

0:20-9:40

1 stop34h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 23/11

18:10-11:00

1 stop15h 50m

R13 466

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

14:05-16:00

2 stops25h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 27/9

13:40-15:50

3 stops26h 10m

R14 345
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

23:15-18:10

2 stops18h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 27/9

11:20-10:20

1 stop23h 00m

R14 424

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

9:50-11:05

2 stops26h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 23/11

7:00-8:20

2 stops24h 20m

R16 134
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

16:00-22:55

3 stops30h 55m

R7 188

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

19:10-13:50

1 stop18h 40m

R7 667

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

R7 795
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

20:40-11:20

2 stops15h 40m

R7 987

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

5:00-8:15

4 stops27h 15m

R18 290

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Lyon

How long is the flight to Lyon?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon takes 15 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Lyon from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lyon?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon are Air France, Emirates and Turkish Airlines.

Emirates
Emirates
From R11 750
Air France
Air France
From R11 120
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 981
British Airways
British Airways
From R10 410

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lyon?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon are Air Algerie, British Airways and Air France.

Rainfall in Lyon by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lyon ranges from 40.0 - 80.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Lyon when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Lyon by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lyon, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lyon

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Air France, andTurkish Airlines to France 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
3 656 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Air France
7,5
Good
1 647 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 483 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
326 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 197 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

FAQs about flying to Lyon

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lyon?

    If you book a flight to Lyon, you will be flying into Lyon-Saint Exupéry, which is the city’s only airport. Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) is located 20,1 km from the centre of Lyon.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lyon if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lyon on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lyon?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Algerie is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lyon.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lyon depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lyon, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Lyon-Saint Exupéry have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lyon-Saint Exupéry can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lyon-Saint Exupéry?

    Yes. Lyon-Saint Exupéry has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Le Petit Saugnieu is the closest property to Lyon-Saint Exupéry (0,0 km away from Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

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