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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lyon from R6 579

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LYS
Apr 10 — Apr 171
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 11 March 2026.

Sat 14/322:30
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop13h 50m
Air Algerie
Fri 27/312:35
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 55m
Air Algerie
Deal found 8/3R9 214
Mon 20/422:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop13h 55m
Air Algerie
Sun 10/513:35
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/3R9 279
Wed 22/422:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop20h 45m
Air Algerie
Fri 8/513:35
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop16h 50m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/3R9 426
Mon 14/922:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop18h 30m
Air Algerie
Mon 28/920:10
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop34h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 9/3R9 639
Mon 20/422:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop13h 55m
Air Algerie
Thu 7/520:10
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop34h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/3R9 672
Mon 14/914:30
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 29/919:20
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/3R10 015
Fri 18/914:30
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 29/919:20
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops17h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 9/3R10 474
Sat 25/422:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop13h 55m
Air Algerie
Thu 7/520:10
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop34h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 11/3R11 456
Mon 20/422:25
JNB
-
LYS
3 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/422:25
LYS
-
JNB
3 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3R12 061
Sun 13/921:15
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop19h 25m
British Airways
Wed 30/913:35
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 9/3R12 192
Tue 21/421:15
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop22h 30m
British Airways
Tue 28/411:20
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop19h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 7/3R12 208
Wed 22/421:15
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop21h 10m
British Airways
Thu 7/517:40
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 11/3R12 323

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 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 279

One-way from

R6 579

Popular in

January

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November

Average price

R14 696
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 20/4-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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1/4
  • 1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 525 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

22:25-12:20

1 stop13h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 7/5

20:10-6:25

1 stop34h 15m

R9 672
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

19:25-16:20

1 stop20h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 25/5

17:40-9:25

1 stop15h 45m

R12 519

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

13:30-17:45

2 stops28h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 25/5

10:25-10:30

1 stop24h 05m

R12 994

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

13:30-9:25

2 stops43h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 1/5

18:50-9:40

2 stops38h 50m

R13 305

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

13:25-12:50

1 stop24h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 6/4

15:40-5:30

1 stop37h 50m

R14 303
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

17:00-10:30

2 stops41h 30m

R7 168
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

13:30-13:50

1 stop24h 20m

R7 413

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

20:55-0:55

3 stops28h 00m

R7 823

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/8

10:05-21:10

3 stops35h 05m

R10 523

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

10:05-13:50

1 stop27h 45m

R10 555

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Lyon is 11 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon (average of R9 001). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R12 552). 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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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 11 March 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
3 540 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Air France
7,4
Good
1 543 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 252 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 843 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 781 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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 13h 55m. Fly via Air Algerie or British Airways to get the fastest option. Johannesburg and Lyon are separated by a distance of 8320 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Lufthansa, at R7 625, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and KLM. Lufthansa is 45% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon (average of R9 001). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R12 552). 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 11 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR7 625AverageR14 197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 972AverageR14 318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR11 019AverageR16 352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 430AverageR12 168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 601AverageR12 307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 325AverageR15 325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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