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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lyon from R6 921

JNB — LYS
Dec 11 — Dec 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lyon

Sat 14/1119:45 -
1 stop15h 05m
Mon 30/1118:40 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 6/11R14 286
Sat 14/1119:45 -
1 stop15h 05m
Sun 29/1119:55 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 6/11R14 302
Sat 14/1119:45 -
1 stop15h 05m
Mon 30/1112:50 -
2 stops19h 50m
Deal found 6/11R14 450
Wed 23/1218:50 -
1 stop19h 00m
Wed 30/1214:40 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 8/11R15 469
Tue 8/1223:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Tue 15/1219:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Deal found 10/11R16 373
Mon 21/1219:40 -
1 stop14h 50m
Mon 4/114:40 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 9/11R16 554
Wed 23/1219:45 -
2 stops40h 20m
Wed 30/1214:55 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 8/11R16 866
Mon 21/1219:40 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 5/16:15 -
1 stop14h 45m
Deal found 10/11R16 883
Wed 23/1210:40 -
2 stops24h 15m
Wed 30/1213:00 -
2 stops26h 15m
Deal found 8/11R17 540
Sun 20/120:20 -
2 stops24h 05m
Tue 5/112:55 -
3 stops23h 35m
Deal found 10/11R17 639
Mon 21/1219:40 -
2 stops18h 45m
Mon 4/114:40 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 9/11R17 656

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Lyon

Round-trip from

R10 850

One-way from

R6 921

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 513
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 16/1-29/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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25/1-31/12
  • 25/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R29 707 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 886 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 710
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

20:40-11:20

1 stop15h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 337

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

19:35-15:10

1 stop20h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 683

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/12

23:00-8:00

2 stops34h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 444

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 29/1

10:40-11:00

1 stop23h 20m

R13 299

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/1

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 25/1

18:10-11:00

1 stop15h 50m

R13 595

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/2

19:55-12:15

1 stop17h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 12/2

18:40-9:55

1 stop14h 15m

R13 875

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/2

19:45-12:05

2 stops17h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 12/2

12:50-9:40

2 stops19h 50m

R14 154

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/12

18:50-12:50

1 stop19h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 30/12

14:40-20:30

1 stop28h 50m

R15 469

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

0:20-9:40

1 stop34h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 29/1

12:55-13:30

3 stops23h 35m

R15 634

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon (average of R12 379). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 612). 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 086 and R14 187 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 850 on Air Algerie (Jan 16–Jan 29).

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
3 694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
3 694 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
3 694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
4 465 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
3 694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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
3 694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,4

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 17h 20m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, or Austrian 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 R9 146, 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 379). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 612). 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 146AverageR10 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 567AverageR15 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 652AverageR13 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 381AverageR14 108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 807AverageR19 619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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