Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon from R9 217

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LYS
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Lyon
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 27 January 2026.

Sat 11/422:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop13h 55m
Air Algerie
Thu 16/420:10
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop34h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 26/1R9 217
Mon 16/319:35
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop23h 00m
British Airways
Thu 19/319:00
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop14h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 24/1R12 071
Wed 4/223:59
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop35h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/215:00
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1R12 295
Sat 11/422:25
JNB
-
LYS
3 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/423:00
LYS
-
JNB
3 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1R12 567
Mon 16/39:40
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops32h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/310:30
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 25/1R13 048
Wed 1/721:15
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop19h 25m
British Airways
Tue 7/718:55
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 25/1R13 209
Fri 10/41:15
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops21h 35m
Kenya Airways
Thu 16/46:30
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops33h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/1R13 449
Wed 4/210:40
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops24h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/215:05
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop17h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/1R13 513
Thu 2/719:25
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop25h 25m
British Airways
Tue 7/718:55
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop14h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 26/1R13 577

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Lyon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 217

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 002
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 11/4-16/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R9 217 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 156 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo 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 27 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Lyon

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

22:25-12:20

1 stop13h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 16/4

20:10-6:25

1 stop34h 15m

R9 217

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

19:35-17:35

1 stop23h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 19/3

19:00-10:25

1 stop14h 25m

R12 071

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

22:25-8:55

3 stops34h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 16/4

23:00-6:25

3 stops31h 25m

R12 567

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

9:40-17:10

2 stops32h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 19/3

18:05-10:50

1 stop15h 45m

R13 048

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

21:15-16:40

1 stop19h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 7/7

18:55-9:25

1 stop14h 30m

R13 209

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

17:00-22:50

2 stops29h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 16/4

6:30-15:50

2 stops33h 20m

R13 449

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

17:00-13:25

2 stops45h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 19/3

14:10-15:50

2 stops24h 40m

R14 026

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 26/1

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Lyon

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Lyon. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 11 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 470). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R13 738). 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 OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?

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 27 January 2026.
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.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo 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 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 Air Algerie and British Airways fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon in about 13h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 05m. 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 500, 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 KLM. Lufthansa is priced at 45% 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 470). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of R13 738). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR7 500AverageR13 786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR10 315AverageR13 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR10 794AverageR13 843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR10 976AverageR12 055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR11 362AverageR12 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 378AverageR13 148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 073AverageR16 108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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