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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lyon from R6 168

JNB — LYS
Oct 4 — Oct 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lyon

Wed 14/1020:45 -
1 stop15h 35m
Thu 15/1020:10 -
2 stops36h 40m
Deal found 2/9R11 471
Wed 18/110:20 -
1 stop34h 20m
Mon 23/1118:10 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 30/8R13 345
Wed 14/1014:05 -
2 stops25h 55m
Thu 15/1020:10 -
2 stops36h 40m
Deal found 2/9R14 995
Thu 19/119:50 -
2 stops26h 15m
Mon 23/117:00 -
2 stops24h 20m
Deal found 30/8R16 004

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Lyon

Round-trip from

R11 471

One-way from

R6 168

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R11 791
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 14/10-15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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20/9-31/12
  • 20/9-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R37 719 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 394 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

8:00-9:00

3 stops49h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 200

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

10:05-13:50

1 stop27h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 658
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/12

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 459

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/1

20:40-10:00

3 stops38h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 635

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/12

9:45-9:40

2 stops24h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 429

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/12

19:40-13:25

2 stops18h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 702

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

20:45-12:20

1 stop15h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 15/10

20:10-8:50

2 stops36h 40m

R11 471

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

19:45-12:05

2 stops17h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 27/2

8:50-9:55

1 stop24h 05m

R12 432

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

19:45-12:05

2 stops17h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 27/2

12:50-9:40

2 stops19h 50m

R13 057

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

0:20-9:40

1 stop34h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 23/11

18:10-11:00

1 stop15h 50m

R13 345

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon

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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 R10 974). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 112). 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 R11 647 and R15 123 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 471 on Air Algerie (Oct 14–Oct 15).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lyon

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
3 655 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 655 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 645 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
4 480 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
326 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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
8 202 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

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?

Related info for your journey

  • 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 15h 35m. Fly via Air Algerie, Austrian Airlines, or Turkish Airlines 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?

    Air Algerie, at R8 913, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Air France. 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 R10 974). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 112). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air AlgerieCheapestR8 913AverageR10 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 440AverageR12 173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 246AverageR14 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 355AverageR13 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 066AverageR13 928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 405AverageR19 120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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