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R6 970+ Cheap flights to Lyon

— LYS
Dec 12 — Dec 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Lyon in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Lyon

Mon 21/1214:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Tue 5/119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Deal found 10/11R14 403
Wed 23/1218:50 -
1 stop19h 00m
Wed 30/1214:40 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 8/11R15 579
Tue 8/1223:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Tue 15/1219:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Deal found 10/11R16 489
Mon 21/1219:40 -
1 stop14h 50m
Mon 4/114:40 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 9/11R16 671
Wed 23/1219:45 -
2 stops40h 20m
Wed 30/1214:55 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 8/11R16 986
Mon 21/1219:40 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 5/16:15 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 10/11R17 002
Wed 23/1210:40 -
2 stops24h 15m
Wed 30/1213:00 -
2 stops26h 15m
Deal found 8/11R17 665
Sun 20/120:20 -
2 stops24h 05m
Tue 5/112:55 -
3 stops23h 35m
Deal found 10/11R17 764
Mon 21/1219:40 -
2 stops18h 45m
Mon 4/114:40 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 9/11R17 781
Mon 21/1223:55 -
1 stop14h 30m
Tue 5/114:10 -
2 stops20h 15m
Deal found 10/11R17 946

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R10 927

One-way from

R6 970

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 609
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 16/1-29/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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25/1-31/12
  • 25/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R1 820 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R421 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2026
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JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 765
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

20:40-11:20

1 stop15h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 404

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

19:35-15:10

1 stop20h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 751

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

23:00-8:00

2 stops34h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 532

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 29/1

10:40-11:00

1 stop23h 20m

R13 393

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/1

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 25/1

18:10-11:00

1 stop15h 50m

R14 089

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

18:50-12:50

1 stop19h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 30/12

14:40-20:30

1 stop28h 50m

R15 579

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

0:20-9:40

1 stop34h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 29/1

12:55-13:30

3 stops23h 35m

R15 744

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

23:00-8:00

2 stops34h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 15/12

19:35-13:30

2 stops16h 55m

R16 489

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

19:45-11:05

2 stops40h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 30/12

14:55-9:40

1 stop17h 45m

R16 986

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Cheapflights Insights

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 R12 469
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R11 381
Air France
Air France
From R11 648
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R15 919

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

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
3 698 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

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
3 698 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 698 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

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
1 648 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 698 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

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
4 466 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 698 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

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
336 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 698 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

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 Algerie
6,6
Okay
40 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 698 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

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, Emirates 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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