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R7 797+ Cheap flights to Lyon

— LYS
Oct 8 — Oct 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Lyon in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Lyon

Wed 23/920:45 -
1 stop15h 35m
Sun 27/913:35 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 8/9R11 424
Wed 23/98:20 -
3 stops29h 00m
Sun 27/919:40 -
2 stops32h 15m
Deal found 8/9R13 389
Wed 18/110:20 -
1 stop34h 20m
Mon 23/1118:10 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 7/9R13 453
Thu 19/119:50 -
2 stops26h 15m
Mon 23/117:00 -
2 stops24h 20m
Deal found 7/9R16 122

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Return from

R11 424

One-way from

R6 151

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R11 616
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 23/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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20/9-31/12
  • 20/9-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R2 518 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R476 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 797

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

13:45-15:05

2 stops26h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 740

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 453

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 122

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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 Emirates, Air France and Turkish Airlines.

Emirates
Emirates
From R11 753
Air France
Air France
From R11 216
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R10 984
British Airways
British Airways
From R10 413

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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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Air France
7,5
Good
1 648 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 475 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
326 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 210 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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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