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R7 957+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LYS
Aug 15 — Aug 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 16 July 2026.

Mon 16/1120:40
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop23h 00m
Air Algerie
Fri 20/1112:35
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops19h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 14/7R11 960
Mon 7/914:30
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 29/919:20
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops24h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/7R12 042
Tue 8/922:50
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops33h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 29/919:20
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops18h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 11/7R12 156
Mon 16/1113:30
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops28h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 20/1118:10
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops38h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/7R12 597
Mon 7/914:05
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/916:35
LYS
-
JNB
3 stops39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7R12 859
Mon 27/713:30
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/818:50
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/7R12 924
Mon 10/818:00
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop23h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 17/818:50
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops38h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/7R13 153
Tue 1/913:30
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops28h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 7/918:50
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops38h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/7R13 398

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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 16 July 2026.

Return from

R11 960

One-way from

R7 957

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R13 970
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 16/11-20/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R2 270 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R468 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

20:40-18:40

1 stop23h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 20/11

12:35-8:50

2 stops19h 15m

R11 960

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

22:50-8:15

2 stops33h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 29/9

19:20-13:25

2 stops18h 05m

R12 156

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

13:30-17:10

2 stops28h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 20/11

18:10-9:40

2 stops38h 30m

R12 597

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

14:05-12:40

2 stops22h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 29/9

16:35-8:20

3 stops39h 45m

R12 859

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

18:00-17:50

1 stop23h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 17/8

18:50-9:40

2 stops38h 50m

R13 153
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

19:00-18:00

1 stop23h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 29/9

14:45-8:35

1 stop17h 50m

R13 430

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

10:05-13:50

1 stop27h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 7/9

15:40-5:30

1 stop37h 50m

R13 529

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

13:30-17:50

2 stops28h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 9/9

18:50-9:40

2 stops38h 50m

R13 659
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

13:30-17:50

2 stops28h 20m

R7 957

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/8

13:30-17:40

2 stops28h 10m

R8 316

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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 23 hours 0 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 British Airways, Air France and Emirates.

British Airways
British Airways
From R11 845
Air France
Air France
From R11 410
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 018
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 232

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lyon?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon are Air Algerie, Air France and Turkish Airlines.

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 16 July 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
3 626 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 626 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 626 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
1 627 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 626 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
4 447 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 626 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
311 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 626 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
8 116 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 626 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (16 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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