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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lyon from R6 065

JNB — LYS
Sep 23 — Sep 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lyon

Thu 19/1113:30 -
2 stops28h 40m
Mon 23/1118:10 -
2 stops38h 30m
Deal found 20/8R12 130
Mon 14/919:10 -
1 stop18h 40m
Sun 27/915:35 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 19/8R13 458
Mon 14/923:15 -
2 stops18h 55m
Sun 27/914:40 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 19/8R14 354
Mon 14/914:05 -
2 stops25h 55m
Sun 27/913:40 -
3 stops26h 10m
Deal found 22/8R14 370

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Lyon

Round-trip from

R12 130

One-way from

R6 065

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R13 234
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/11-23/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R38 461 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 465 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 130

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

19:10-13:50

1 stop18h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 27/9

15:35-20:35

1 stop29h 00m

R13 458
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

23:15-18:10

2 stops18h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 27/9

14:40-10:20

1 stop19h 40m

R14 354

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

14:05-16:00

2 stops25h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 27/9

13:40-15:50

3 stops26h 10m

R14 370
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

16:20-9:00

3 stops40h 40m

R6 065

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

14:05-16:25

2 stops26h 20m

R6 321

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

17:55-17:25

1 stop23h 30m

R7 713

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

8:45-8:50

1 stop24h 05m

R12 066
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

19:00-15:45

3 stops20h 45m

R14 498

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon (average of R10 961). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 090). 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 R12 258 and R15 538 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R12 130 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 19–Nov 23).

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
3 656 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
3 656 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
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Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
1 647 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
4 481 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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
326 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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?
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 188 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 656 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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 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 18h 40m. Fly via Turkish Airlines or Emirates 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 R8 903, 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 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 R10 961). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 090). 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 903AverageR10 564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 428AverageR12 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 140AverageR14 327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 342AverageR13 024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 052AverageR13 912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 387AverageR19 098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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