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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lyon from R7 817

JNB — LYS
Oct 10 — Oct 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lyon

Wed 23/920:45 -
1 stop15h 35m
Sun 27/913:35 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 8/9R11 453
Sat 24/1022:50 -
3 stops34h 45m
Sat 31/1012:40 -
2 stops23h 50m
Deal found 9/9R13 183
Wed 16/913:30 -
1 stop24h 20m
Sun 20/915:35 -
1 stop37h 55m
Deal found 8/9R13 375
Wed 23/98:20 -
3 stops29h 00m
Sun 27/919:40 -
2 stops32h 15m
Deal found 8/9R13 423
Wed 18/110:20 -
1 stop34h 20m
Mon 23/1118:10 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 8/9R13 471
Sat 24/1013:30 -
1 stop24h 20m
Sat 31/1014:40 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 9/9R13 615
Fri 25/98:20 -
2 stops33h 40m
Tue 29/96:00 -
2 stops21h 55m
Deal found 9/9R13 727
Wed 16/914:30 -
3 stops31h 50m
Sun 20/919:40 -
2 stops17h 50m
Deal found 8/9R13 952

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Lyon

Round-trip from

R11 453

One-way from

R7 817

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R11 645
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 23/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 28/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R40 437 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 648 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

Wed 28/10

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 817

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

13:45-15:05

2 stops26h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 762

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 471

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

9:50-11:05

2 stops26h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 23/11

7:00-8:20

2 stops24h 20m

R16 146

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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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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 972). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 109). 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 645 and R11 789 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 453 on Air Algerie (Sept 23–Sept 27).

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
3 658 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

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
3 658 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 658 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

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
1 651 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 658 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

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
3 658 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

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
327 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 658 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

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
8 210 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 658 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

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

  • 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 34h 20m. 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 R8 912, 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 35% 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 972). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 109). 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 912AverageR10 575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 439AverageR12 171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 244AverageR14 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 353AverageR13 037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 064AverageR13 960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 402AverageR19 117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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