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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lyon from R12 782

JNB — LYS
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lyon

Mon 16/1114:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Tue 24/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Deal found 30/10R12 782
Wed 11/1114:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Tue 24/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Deal found 30/10R13 031
Mon 16/1114:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Sat 28/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Deal found 30/10R13 198
Wed 2/120:20 -
1 stop17h 50m
Sat 16/118:10 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 29/10R13 331
Sun 22/110:20 -
1 stop17h 50m
Sun 6/1210:40 -
1 stop23h 15m
Deal found 27/10R13 464
Wed 11/1114:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Sat 28/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Deal found 30/10R13 530
Tue 24/1118:50 -
1 stop23h 20m
Tue 1/1210:40 -
1 stop34h 45m
Deal found 27/10R13 646
Tue 24/1123:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Tue 1/1219:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Deal found 27/10R13 746
Tue 24/1119:55 -
1 stop23h 00m
Tue 1/127:00 -
2 stops25h 40m
Deal found 27/10R13 829
Thu 12/1119:55 -
2 stops15h 55m
Mon 30/1119:15 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 30/10R13 912
Wed 11/1120:40 -
1 stop15h 40m
Fri 27/1112:35 -
2 stops19h 15m
Deal found 30/10R13 929
Thu 3/1219:45 -
2 stops16h 20m
Sat 16/18:50 -
1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 29/10R13 979

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Lyon

Round-trip from

R13 331

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 328
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/12-16/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 948 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

14:30-8:00

2 stops18h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 24/11

19:35-13:30

2 stops16h 55m

R12 782

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

14:30-8:00

2 stops18h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 26/11

19:35-13:30

2 stops16h 55m

R13 031

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

10:10-12:50

1 stop27h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 2/12

14:40-20:30

1 stop28h 50m

R14 045

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/2

18:50-9:40

1 stop15h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/3

18:10-22:25

1 stop27h 15m

R14 112

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/3

18:50-12:50

1 stop19h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 4/4

15:40-20:35

1 stop28h 55m

R14 378

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

13:45-16:55

2 stops28h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 2/12

7:30-8:40

3 stops24h 10m

R15 309

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

19:35-20:30

1 stop25h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 25/11

13:05-7:35

1 stop17h 30m

R15 907

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/2

13:25-12:50

1 stop24h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/3

14:40-20:30

1 stop28h 50m

R16 605

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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.
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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 516). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 830). 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 R12 832 and R14 045 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 331 on Turkish Airlines (Dec 2–Jan 16).

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
3 686 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 686 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
1 653 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
4 461 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 686 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 686 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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
3 686 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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 15h 50m. Fly via Ethiopian Air, Emirates, or Turkish 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 248, 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 516). Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R19 830). 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 248AverageR10 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 695AverageR15 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 781AverageR13 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 519AverageR14 415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR15 983AverageR19 837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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