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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lyon from R6 867

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
Mar 22 — Mar 291
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 20 February 2026.

Mon 16/319:35
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop18h 30m
British Airways
Thu 19/39:35
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 17/2R12 025
Fri 3/418:00
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/418:15
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2R12 186
Fri 3/418:00
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop23h 50m
Air France
Fri 10/46:00
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops15h 20m
Air France
Deal found 17/2R12 815
Fri 3/412:10
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops45h 20m
Kenya Airways
Fri 10/46:30
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops33h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/2R13 024
Mon 16/219:20
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop28h 10m
Air France
Fri 20/212:00
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop23h 10m
Air France
Deal found 16/2R13 282
Mon 16/319:05
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop15h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/310:30
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/2R13 863
Sun 15/31:35
JNB
-
LYS
3 stops36h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 19/314:10
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops19h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 17/2R14 024

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 20 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 025

One-way from

R6 867

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 024
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 16/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R13 160 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 183 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 20 February 2026.
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JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:35-13:05

1 stop18h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 19/3

9:35-7:35

1 stop21h 00m

R12 025

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

18:00-17:50

1 stop23h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 10/4

18:15-21:20

1 stop27h 05m

R12 186

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

18:00-17:50

1 stop23h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 10/4

6:00-21:20

2 stops15h 20m

R12 815

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

12:10-9:30

2 stops45h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 10/4

6:30-15:50

2 stops33h 20m

R13 024

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:05-9:35

1 stop15h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 19/3

10:30-18:40

2 stops31h 10m

R13 863

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

12:05-22:15

2 stops35h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 19/3

6:40-0:25

2 stops40h 45m

R14 024

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

22:25-19:10

1 stop20h 45m

R6 867

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

1:15-10:30

2 stops33h 15m

R7 157

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

22:30-11:20

1 stop13h 50m

R7 157

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

22:30-11:20

1 stop13h 50m

R7 157

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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 18 February 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon (average of R8 656). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R13 943). 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.

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 20 February 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
3 522 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 522 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 533 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
4 224 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 789 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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
7 753 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 522 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

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 7 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 18h 30m. Fly via British Airways 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?

    Lufthansa, at R7 542, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon (average of R8 656). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R13 943). 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 7 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon

Discover the top 7 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 20 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR7 542AverageR13 863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 373AverageR13 633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 854AverageR13 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 393AverageR12 122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 425AverageR12 228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 140AverageR16 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 030AverageR13 221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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