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R7 086+ 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 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LYS
Jul 17 — Jul 241
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 12 July 2025.

Return from

R14 568

One-way from

R7 086

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 595
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/9-26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R34 656 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 051 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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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 12 July 2025.

Mon 1/917:55JNB - LYS
1 stop15h 35mTurkish Airlines
Fri 26/919:05LYS - JNB
1 stop15h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/7R14 568
Fri 26/1223:59JNB - LYS
1 stop14h 26mKLM
Sat 10/16:40LYS - JNB
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Deal found 12/7R14 639
Thu 25/121:35JNB - LYS
2 stops36h 50mKenya Airways
Sat 10/114:10LYS - JNB
2 stops33h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/7R14 693
Fri 26/1219:35JNB - LYS
1 stop26h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 10/118:20LYS - JNB
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/7R15 052
Mon 1/923:15JNB - LYS
2 stops22h 45mAir France
Fri 26/96:45LYS - JNB
1 stop25h 45mAir France
Deal found 11/7R17 151
Mon 1/99:50JNB - LYS
3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/914:40LYS - JNB
3 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7R17 492
Mon 1/913:55JNB - LYS
2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 26/918:40LYS - JNB
2 stops21h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/7R17 797
Fri 26/1210:40JNB - LYS
2 stops24h 20mLufthansa
Sat 10/113:05LYS - JNB
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/7R20 004

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

17:55-9:30

1 stop15h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 26/9

19:05-10:35

1 stop15h 30m

R14 568

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

23:59-13:25

1 stop14h 26m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 10/1

6:40-22:05

1 stop14h 25m

R14 639

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/12

1:35-13:25

2 stops36h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 10/1

14:10-0:25

2 stops33h 15m

R14 693

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

19:35-21:00

1 stop26h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 10/1

18:20-10:25

1 stop15h 05m

R15 052

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/1

18:50-12:50

1 stop19h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 31/1

14:40-16:35

1 stop24h 55m

R16 308

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

23:15-22:00

2 stops22h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 26/9

6:45-8:30

1 stop25h 45m

R17 151

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

9:50-23:15

3 stops37h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 26/9

14:40-13:05

3 stops22h 25m

R17 492

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

13:55-16:10

2 stops26h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 26/9

18:40-16:10

2 stops21h 30m

R17 797

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

10:40-10:00

2 stops24h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 10/1

13:05-7:05

1 stop17h 00m

R20 004

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

13:55-14:50

2 stops24h 55m

R7 086

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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 11 July 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 35 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, British Airways and Air France.

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 12 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, 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.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 35 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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