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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lyon from R6 757

JNB — LYS
Dec 5 — Dec 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lyon

Mon 21/1220:40 -
1 stop23h 00m
Sun 3/112:35 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 1/11R13 431
Mon 23/1113:25 -
1 stop24h 25m
Sun 6/1214:40 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 3/11R14 139
Sun 8/1118:50 -
1 stop19h 00m
Tue 22/1214:40 -
1 stop37h 55m
Deal found 5/11R14 222
Sun 22/111:35 -
3 stops33h 30m
Sun 6/1222:00 -
3 stops35h 55m
Deal found 3/11R14 617
Mon 23/1123:59 -
1 stop18h 41m
Sun 6/126:15 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 3/11R14 667
Sun 20/120:20 -
1 stop34h 20m
Mon 4/112:40 -
2 stops21h 00m
Deal found 2/11R15 804
Wed 11/1121:20 -
1 stop18h 05m
Wed 25/1113:05 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 3/11R15 820
Sun 27/120:20 -
1 stop34h 20m
Mon 4/112:40 -
2 stops21h 00m
Deal found 2/11R15 936
Mon 21/1219:40 -
1 stop14h 50m
Wed 30/126:20 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 1/11R16 117

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Lyon

Round-trip from

R13 431

One-way from

R6 757

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 546
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 21/12-3/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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30/11-31/12
  • 30/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R29 863 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 919 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

6:30-15:40

3 stops34h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 086
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 185

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/2

19:55-9:20

2 stops38h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 333

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/2

0:20-9:40

1 stop34h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 729

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/4

10:05-13:50

1 stop27h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 031

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/2

18:50-12:50

1 stop19h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 739

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/4

23:00-8:15

2 stops33h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 981

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/2

23:00-8:00

2 stops34h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 261

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

18:50-12:50

1 stop19h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 22/12

14:40-5:35

1 stop37h 55m

R14 222

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

0:20-9:40

1 stop34h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 4/1

12:40-10:40

2 stops21h 00m

R15 804

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon (average of R12 409). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 660). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Lyon flights typically cost between R13 118 and R14 222 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 431 on Air Algerie (Dec 21–Jan 3).

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
3 687 reviews
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Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
3 687 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
1 648 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
4 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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
336 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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 Algerie
6,6
Okay
40 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 687 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Boarding

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

  • 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 5 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 19h. Fly via Emirates 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?

    Air Algerie, at R9 169, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and Turkish Airlines. Air Algerie is 39% 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 R12 409). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 660). 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 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air AlgerieCheapestR9 169AverageR10 879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 595AverageR15 798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 681AverageR13 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 412AverageR14 207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 846AverageR19 668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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