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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lyon from R7 013

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LYS
Jul 9 — Jul 161
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Lyon-Saint Exupéry are usually found in November or January, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 818

One-way from

R7 013

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 728
Air France
  • Air France
  • 4/8-18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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15/7
  • 15/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R23 834 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 4 July 2025.

Mon 4/818:50JNB - LYS
1 stop14h 40mAir France
Mon 18/87:00LYS - JNB
1 stop14h 20mAir France
Deal found 1/7R11 818
Thu 31/718:50JNB - LYS
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/87:00LYS - JNB
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R12 466
Thu 25/121:35JNB - LYS
2 stops21h 30mKenya Airways
Sat 10/114:10LYS - JNB
2 stops24h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/7R14 377
Mon 4/819:10JNB - LYS
1 stop18h 40mEmirates
Mon 1/915:40LYS - JNB
1 stop37h 50mEmirates
Deal found 3/7R14 763
Fri 15/821:15JNB - LYS
1 stop21h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 22/811:10LYS - JNB
1 stop19h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7R16 096
Thu 31/719:00JNB - LYS
2 stops17h 25mBrussels Airlines
Wed 13/813:10LYS - JNB
2 stops19h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 1/7R17 446
Fri 26/1223:55JNB - LYS
1 stop14h 30mKLM
Sat 10/117:50LYS - JNB
1 stop27h 10mKLM
Deal found 1/7R17 481
Fri 26/1210:40JNB - LYS
2 stops24h 20mLufthansa
Sat 10/113:05LYS - JNB
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 3/7R19 725

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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 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Lyon that are best for you.

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Price

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

18:50-9:30

1 stop14h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 18/8

7:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

R11 818

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

18:50-10:25

1 stop15h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 13/8

7:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

R12 466

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/12

1:35-22:05

2 stops21h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 10/1

14:10-15:50

2 stops24h 40m

R14 377

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

19:10-13:50

1 stop18h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 1/9

15:40-5:30

1 stop37h 50m

R14 763

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/8

21:15-18:25

1 stop21h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 22/8

11:10-7:00

1 stop19h 50m

R16 096

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

19:00-12:25

2 stops17h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 13/8

13:10-8:35

2 stops19h 25m

R17 446

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

23:55-13:25

1 stop14h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 10/1

17:50-22:00

1 stop27h 10m

R17 481

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

10:40-10:00

2 stops24h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 10/1

13:05-7:05

1 stop17h 00m

R19 725

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

20:25-16:40

2 stops20h 15m

R7 013

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

1:25-10:25

2 stops33h 00m

R7 522

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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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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 27 June 2025.

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 time of day to fly from JNB to LYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Lyon. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg to Lyon, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Lyon. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Lyon flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 4 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM, andAir France 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
3 287 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 363 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 473 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 588 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Brussels Airlines
7,3
Good
352 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon round-trip?

    Air France, at R11 818, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Kenya Airways and Emirates. Air France is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Lyon one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Kenya Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 522. Users have also found prices from R7 785 and R8 206 on Qatar Airways and Emirates, respectively.

  • 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.

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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 4 July 2025.
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LufthansaCheapestR8 170AverageR14 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 621AverageR12 570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 722AverageR15 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 776AverageR15 523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 041AverageR14 963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 260AverageR14 628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR14 762AverageR16 615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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