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R8 663+ Cheap flights to Lyon

— LYS
Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Lyon in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Lyon

Sun 18/1013:30 -
1 stop24h 20m
Fri 23/1015:35 -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 15/9R13 288
Wed 18/110:20 -
1 stop34h 20m
Mon 23/1118:10 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 14/9R13 630
Mon 28/913:30 -
1 stop24h 20m
Sun 11/1015:35 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 16/9R13 777
Tue 22/918:55 -
1 stop20h 45m
Fri 25/911:25 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 16/9R14 167
Fri 30/1010:25 -
1 stop27h 25m
Fri 6/1114:40 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 15/9R15 519
Sun 18/1017:45 -
3 stops28h 35m
Fri 23/1013:00 -
3 stops24h 55m
Deal found 15/9R15 926

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R12 360

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June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R11 839
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 8/2-14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/1

13:45-23:20

3 stops34h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 803

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

13:30-13:50

1 stop24h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 23/10

15:35-16:15

1 stop24h 40m

R13 288

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 663

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

13:30-13:50

1 stop24h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 11/10

15:35-20:35

1 stop29h 00m

R13 777

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

8:45-9:55

2 stops25h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 11/10

9:30-15:35

2 stops30h 05m

R15 959

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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 40 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 978
Air France
Air France
From R11 431
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 194
British Airways
British Airways
From R10 612

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
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 662 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
1 651 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
4 465 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
327 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
8 228 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 662 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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 40 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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