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R6 788+ Cheap flights to Lyon

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LYS
Mar 15 — Mar 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Lyon in 2026

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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 13 February 2026.

Mon 16/319:35
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop18h 30m
British Airways
Thu 19/319:00
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop14h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 12/2R11 906
Mon 16/319:05
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/310:30
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2R13 687
Mon 16/317:00
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops45h 25m
Kenya Airways
Thu 19/314:10
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops33h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/2R13 909

Find flight deals to Lyon

Find the latest flights to Lyon in 2026, 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 13 February 2026.

Return from

R11 906

One-way from

R6 788

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 844
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 16/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R783 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R378 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in February 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:35-13:05

1 stop18h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 19/3

19:00-10:25

1 stop14h 25m

R11 906

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:05-17:10

1 stop23h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 19/3

10:30-18:40

2 stops31h 10m

R13 687

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

17:00-13:25

2 stops45h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 19/3

14:10-0:25

2 stops33h 15m

R13 909

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

22:30-11:20

1 stop13h 50m

R6 788

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

1:35-9:30

2 stops32h 55m

R7 090

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

13:45-13:40

2 stops24h 55m

R7 344

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

12:05-14:05

2 stops27h 00m

R7 471

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

1:35-8:30

2 stops31h 55m

R7 614

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/3

1:35-9:50

2 stops33h 15m

R7 614

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

22:30-12:20

1 stop14h 50m

R7 869

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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 6 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lyon, you should look to book at least 11 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 18 hours 30 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 229
British Airways
British Airways
From R10 884
Emirates
Emirates
From R11 972
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R7 847

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 13 February 2026.
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
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Air France
7,4
Good
1 532 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 210 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 780 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 737 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 516 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 30 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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