What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 44m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 072.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?

Airlines like British Airways and Turkish Airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon in about 22h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10m. There are 8320 km between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lyon. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon round-trip?

Lufthansa, at R7 834, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and British Airways. Lufthansa is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lyon ranges from 40.0 - 80.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Lyon when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lyon, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air France, British Airways or Lufthansa.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lyon from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lyon, you will be flying into Lyon-Saint Exupéry. Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) is just 20,1 km from the centre vof the city. Lyon-Saint Exupéry is the only Lyon airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 7 airlines have flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Lyon that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Lyon flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lyon.

Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Lyon?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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.

R8 750+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lyon-Saint Exupéry are usually found in November or September, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Lyon

Round-trip from	R11 400
One-way from	R8 750
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R14 692

British Airways
17/11-24/11
2 total stops
42h 30m total
Johannesburg to Lyon

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18/4
1 total stop
23h 40m total
Johannesburg to Lyon

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 October 2025.

Mon 17/1119:35JNB - LYS

1 stop22h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1113:50LYS - JNB

1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/10R11 400

Mon 17/1114:30JNB - LYS

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/117:05LYS - JNB

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10R12 457

Mon 17/1111:40JNB - LYS

2 stops21h 35mLufthansa

Mon 24/1115:05LYS - JNB

1 stop17h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 20/10R13 428

Sun 16/111:35JNB - LYS

3 stops36h 50mKenya Airways

Mon 24/1114:10LYS - JNB

2 stops24h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/10R13 635

Fri 5/1219:05JNB - LYS

1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines

Fri 12/1210:30LYS - JNB

1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/10R15 697

Thu 4/121:35JNB - LYS

2 stops36h 50mKenya Airways

Fri 12/1214:10LYS - JNB

2 stops19h 45mKenya Airways

Deal found 21/10R15 957

Fri 5/1219:05JNB - LYS

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1212:40LYS - JNB

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10R16 494

Wed 26/111:35JNB - LYS

2 stops36h 50mKenya Airways

Sat 27/1214:10LYS - JNB

2 stops24h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/10R16 667

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Mon 17/1119:35JNB - LYS

1 stop22h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1113:50LYS - JNB

1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/10R11 400

Mon 17/1114:30JNB - LYS

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/117:05LYS - JNB

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10R12 457

Fri 13/219:05JNB - LYS

1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 17/210:30LYS - JNB

1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/10R13 116

Mon 17/1111:40JNB - LYS

2 stops21h 35mLufthansa

Mon 24/1115:05LYS - JNB

1 stop17h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 20/10R13 428

Sun 16/111:35JNB - LYS

3 stops36h 50mKenya Airways

Mon 24/1114:10LYS - JNB

2 stops24h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/10R13 635

Fri 13/222:00JNB - LYS

1 stop36h 45mBritish Airways

Tue 17/218:40LYS - JNB

1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 19/10R13 549

Fri 13/211:40JNB - LYS

2 stops23h 25mLufthansa

Tue 17/218:25LYS - JNB

1 stop35h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 19/10R13 965

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Sun 16/111:35JNB - LYS

3 stops36h 50mKenya Airways

Mon 24/1114:10LYS - JNB

2 stops24h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/10R13 635

Mon 17/1119:35JNB - LYS

1 stop22h 55mBritish Airways

Mon 24/1113:50LYS - JNB

1 stop19h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/10R11 400

Mon 17/1114:30JNB - LYS

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/117:05LYS - JNB

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10R12 457

Mon 17/1111:40JNB - LYS

2 stops21h 35mLufthansa

Mon 24/1115:05LYS - JNB

1 stop17h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 20/10R13 428

Wed 26/111:35JNB - LYS

2 stops36h 50mKenya Airways

Sat 27/1214:10LYS - JNB

2 stops24h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 20/10R16 667

Thu 27/1110:25JNB - LYS

2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 27/1214:50LYS - JNB

3 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10R18 539

Thu 27/1119:10JNB - LYS

1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sat 27/1218:05LYS - JNB

1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/10R19 145

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JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

19:35-17:30

1 stop22h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 24/11

13:50-10:25

1 stop19h 35m

R11 400

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

14:30-13:40

2 stops24h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 24/11

7:05-3:55

2 stops19h 50m

R12 457

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-17:10

1 stop23h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 17/2

10:30-10:50

1 stop23h 20m

R13 116

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

11:40-8:15

2 stops21h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 24/11

15:05-9:30

1 stop17h 25m

R13 428

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-9:45

1 stop36h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 17/2

18:40-10:25

1 stop14h 45m

R13 549

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

1:35-13:25

3 stops36h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 24/11

14:10-15:50

2 stops24h 40m

R13 635

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

11:40-10:05

2 stops23h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 17/2

18:25-7:05

1 stop35h 40m

R13 965

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

21:15-20:55

1 stop23h 40m

R8 750

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

13:55-22:30

2 stops32h 35m

R9 269

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon (average of R7 953). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R12 735). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to LYS?

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 14% versus a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lyon

See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Air France, andTurkish Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 653 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 653 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 653 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Air France

7,4

Good

1 477 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 653 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 022 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 653 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 509 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 653 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 467 reviews

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 653 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Lyon from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lyon, you will be flying into Lyon-Saint Exupéry. Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) is just 20,1 km from the centre vof the city. Lyon-Saint Exupéry is the only Lyon airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 7 airlines have flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?
Airlines like British Airways and Turkish Airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon in about 22h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10m. There are 8320 km between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lyon. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon round-trip?
Lufthansa, at R7 834, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and British Airways. Lufthansa is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Lyon that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Lyon flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lyon?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Lyon.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Lyon?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon (average of R7 953). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R12 735). 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 7 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Lyon

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR7 834	AverageR14 898	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR11 032	AverageR14 622	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 855	AverageR13 030	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 898	AverageR13 499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 460	AverageR14 418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR12 587	AverageR15 339	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 541	AverageR17 086	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon from R8 750

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lyon-Saint Exupéry are usually found in November or September, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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