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R12 733+ Cheap flights to Lyon

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— LYS
Jan 19 — Jan 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Lyon in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lyon. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 December 2025.

Thu 25/1219:45JNB - LYS
1 stop19h 25mLufthansa
Sun 11/118:25LYS - JNB
2 stops20h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 20/12R13 169
Wed 24/1219:45JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Sun 11/119:00LYS - JNB
2 stops19h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 20/12R13 739
Wed 24/1219:45JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/112:50LYS - JNB
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12R13 957
Wed 24/1219:45JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Mon 12/110:40LYS - JNB
1 stop21h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 20/12R14 040
Fri 26/1219:45JNB - LYS
2 stops22h 55mLufthansa
Mon 12/118:50LYS - JNB
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 20/12R14 426
Wed 24/1219:35JNB - LYS
1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 14/121:00LYS - JNB
1 stop36h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/12R14 928
Fri 26/1217:00JNB - LYS
2 stops41h 50mKenya Airways
Fri 9/114:10LYS - JNB
2 stops24h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/12R15 079
Fri 26/1217:00JNB - LYS
2 stops41h 50mKenya Airways
Sat 10/114:10LYS - JNB
2 stops24h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/12R15 481

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Find the latest flights to Lyon in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 December 2025.

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R12 733

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R13 621
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-17:00

1 stop22h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 9/2

18:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

R12 733

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

1:35-22:15

2 stops21h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 9/2

14:10-10:55

2 stops19h 45m

R14 509

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Best time to book a flight to Lyon

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lyon

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Lyon. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lyon, you should look to book at least 30 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Lyon?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon takes 22 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, British Airways and Lufthansa.

Air France
Air France
From R10 782
British Airways
British Airways
From R11 464
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R7 576
Emirates
Emirates
From R13 611

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lyon?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon are Lufthansa, Air France and KLM.

Rainfall in Lyon by month

Plan your trip to Lyon by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Lyon by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Lyon. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lyon. Reviews last updated 20 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andAir France 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
3 440 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 685 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 509 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 639 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 596 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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, Lufthansa 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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 15 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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