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.

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 48m.

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 015.

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 15m.

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

Airlines like Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon in about 23h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 20m. 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 R8 086, 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 44% 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 Emirates.

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.

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.

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R6 924+ 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 May, 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 453
One-way from	R6 924
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R13 570

British Airways
6/11-20/11
2 total stops
49h 35m total
Johannesburg to Lyon

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20/11
2 total stops
33h 45m total
Johannesburg to Lyon

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R8 892 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 821 potential savings vs. average return price).

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to 6/1119:35JNB - LYS

1 stop25h 45mBritish Airways

to 20/119:35LYS - JNB

1 stop23h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9R11 453

to 6/1110:10JNB - LYS

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R13 379

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2 stops32h 55mKenya Airways

to 20/1114:10LYS - JNB

2 stops33h 15mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/9R13 709

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pe 13/219:05JNB - LYS

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Deal found 14/9R13 240

to 6/1110:10JNB - LYS

1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines

to 20/1111:50LYS - JNB

2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R13 379

pe 13/210:40JNB - LYS

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ti 17/218:25LYS - JNB

1 stop35h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9R14 073

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to 20/1113:45JNB - LYS

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9R6 924

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Deal found 15/9R7 791

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2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R13 500

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1 stop22h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/9R25 352

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10:40-10:05

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JNB - LYS

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13:45-22:30

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R6 924

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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 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 15% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andAir France 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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8,1

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3 336 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Air France

7,4

Good

1 468 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Lufthansa

6,8

Okay

7 407 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 363 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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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 Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon in about 23h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 20m. 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 R8 086, 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 44% 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.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	CheapestR8 086	AverageR14 504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	CheapestR10 493	AverageR14 747	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
British Airways	CheapestR11 881	AverageR13 050	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR11 917	AverageR13 520	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 133	AverageR14 370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR12 606	AverageR15 363	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 564	AverageR16 211	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon from R6 924

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

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