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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lyon from R7 671

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LYS
Sep 17 — Sep 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 August 2026.

Fri 27/1113:30 -
2 stops45h 10m
Sun 29/1118:10 -
2 stops38h 30m
Deal found 16/8R12 186
Thu 19/1113:30 -
2 stops28h 40m
Mon 23/1118:10 -
2 stops38h 30m
Deal found 17/8R12 235
Mon 28/913:30 -
2 stops43h 55m
Mon 5/1019:00 -
2 stops38h 40m
Deal found 14/8R12 397
Thu 3/99:45 -
2 stops27h 00m
Thu 10/922:25 -
3 stops33h 50m
Deal found 13/8R12 575
Mon 21/920:00 -
2 stops22h 30m
Mon 28/922:45 -
3 stops35h 45m
Deal found 13/8R12 639
Mon 28/98:20 -
2 stops34h 10m
Mon 5/1010:10 -
3 stops27h 20m
Deal found 14/8R12 785
Thu 3/913:30 -
2 stops28h 30m
Thu 10/910:25 -
2 stops23h 15m
Deal found 13/8R12 995

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Lyon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Lyon (LYS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 717

One-way from

R7 671

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R13 384
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 10/9-17/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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2/9
  • 2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R38 337 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 527 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Lyon that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

13:30-9:40

2 stops45h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 29/11

18:10-9:40

2 stops38h 30m

R12 186

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:30-17:10

2 stops28h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 23/11

18:10-9:40

2 stops38h 30m

R12 235
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

13:30-18:00

2 stops28h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 10/9

10:25-9:40

2 stops23h 15m

R12 995
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

9:45-18:25

2 stops32h 40m

R7 671

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

10:05-13:50

1 stop27h 45m

R7 752
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

5:00-8:15

4 stops27h 15m

R22 576

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

18:45-13:50

3 stops43h 05m

R23 547

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

12:30-8:15

4 stops43h 45m

R36 251

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Deals found on 14/8

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lyon from Johannesburg with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Lyon

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon (average of R11 086). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 307). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Lyon?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Lyon flights typically cost between R13 028 and R16 604 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 186 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 27–Nov 29).

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 18 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Air France, andTurkish Airlines from Johannesburg to Lyon by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
3 652 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
1 647 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
4 472 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
324 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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
8 174 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 652 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

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?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Lyon. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lyon from Johannesburg?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon. You should not have trouble finding flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Lyon airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 20,1 km journey from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) to Lyon’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Lyon?

    There are many flights that can get you from Johannesburg to Lyon in 45h 10m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. Johannesburg and Lyon are separated by a distance of 8320 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon round-trip?

    Air Algerie, at R9 004, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and British Airways. Air Algerie is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Lyon that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Lyon flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Lyon?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Lyon.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Lyon?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Lyon by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon (average of R11 086). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 307). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Lyon. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air AlgerieCheapestR9 004AverageR10 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 266AverageR14 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 308AverageR12 479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 471AverageR13 172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 189AverageR14 104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 562AverageR19 315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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