R7 577+ 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 20/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LYS
Sep 1 — Sep 81
1 adult

Flights to Lyon in 2025

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 27 August 2025.

Return from

R14 149

One-way from

R16 687

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R17 092
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 13/2-17/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
23/10
  • 23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R23 682 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 224 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2025

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Best flights to Lyon
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Lyon that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

Fri 13/210:40JNB - LYS
2 stops24h 25mLufthansa
Tue 17/218:25LYS - JNB
1 stop35h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 26/8R14 149
Fri 13/217:00JNB - LYS
2 stops45h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 17/214:10LYS - JNB
2 stops33h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/8R15 189
Fri 13/222:00JNB - LYS
1 stop36h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 17/218:40LYS - JNB
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/8R15 207

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

10:40-10:05

2 stops24h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 17/2

18:25-7:05

1 stop35h 40m

R14 149

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

17:00-13:25

2 stops45h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 17/2

14:10-0:25

2 stops33h 15m

R15 189

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-9:45

1 stop36h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 17/2

18:40-10:25

1 stop14h 45m

R15 207

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

12:10-12:25

2 stops24h 15m

R16 687

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

12:10-12:25

2 stops24h 15m

R16 687

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

1:25-10:25

2 stops33h 00m

R20 739

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

18:50-11:50

1 stop17h 00m

R21 127

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/10

1:25-10:25

2 stops33h 00m

R22 114

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

19:25-18:25

1 stop23h 00m

R28 228

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Deals found on 26/8

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 22 August 2025.

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 15 hours 15 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Lyon. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Lyon should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lyon?

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

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 27 August 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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

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, Johannesburg 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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