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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lyon from R7 310

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 30/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LYS
Sep 10 — Sep 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 August 2026.

Thu 15/1013:30 -
2 stops27h 55m
Sat 31/1010:40 -
2 stops22h 00m
Deal found 8/8R11 612
Wed 18/1120:40 -
1 stop15h 40m
Sun 22/1112:35 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 10/8R11 887
Wed 18/1113:30 -
2 stops45h 10m
Sun 22/1118:10 -
2 stops38h 30m
Deal found 10/8R12 211
Mon 7/913:30 -
2 stops28h 30m
Fri 11/910:25 -
2 stops23h 15m
Deal found 8/8R12 227
Mon 7/914:05 -
2 stops22h 35m
Mon 14/917:45 -
3 stops38h 35m
Deal found 8/8R12 777

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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 612

One-way from

R7 310

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R13 440
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/10-31/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 30/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R37 585 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 457 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 11 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

13:30-17:25

2 stops27h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 31/10

10:40-9:40

2 stops22h 00m

R11 612

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 211

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

13:30-9:40

2 stops45h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 22/11

18:10-9:40

2 stops38h 30m

R12 372
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/1

19:45-10:05

1 stop15h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/2

18:40-9:55

1 stop14h 15m

R12 761

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

14:30-18:30

2 stops28h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 11/9

9:50-20:10

3 stops34h 20m

R13 019

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

10:05-13:50

1 stop27h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 28/9

15:40-5:30

1 stop37h 50m

R13 424
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/12

18:50-12:50

1 stop19h 00m

R7 747

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/12

13:30-23:50

3 stops35h 20m

R9 655

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/12

5:00-8:25

4 stops28h 25m

R18 162

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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.
Estimated return price
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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 R11 079). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 295). 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 019 and R16 594 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 612 on Turkish Airlines (Oct 15–Oct 31).

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 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
3 649 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 649 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 649 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 640 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 649 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 649 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
318 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 649 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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
8 156 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 649 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

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 27h 55m. 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 998, 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 079). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 295). 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 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air AlgerieCheapestR8 998AverageR9 629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 294AverageR14 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 301AverageR12 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 463AverageR13 164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 181AverageR14 095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 551AverageR19 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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