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Cheap flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 242

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

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Cheapest flights from Lyon to OR Tambo

Thu 12/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Wed 25/1114:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 29/10R11 020
Thu 5/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Wed 18/1114:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 27/10R11 153
Sat 14/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Mon 7/1214:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 27/10R11 635
Thu 12/1114:40 -
1 stop18h 45m
Wed 25/1113:25 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 30/10R11 851
Thu 12/1114:40 -
1 stop18h 45m
Thu 26/1118:50 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 26/10R12 117
Sun 29/1121:20 -
2 stops34h 05m
Sun 6/129:50 -
2 stops33h 05m
Deal found 29/10R12 151

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Round-trip from

R11 020

One-way from

R9 242

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R15 508
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/11-25/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Lyon to Johannesburg
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22/11-31/12
  • 22/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 30m total
  • Lyon to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R27 147 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 631 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 22/11

19:55-9:55

1 stop13h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 591

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 8/11

12:55-15:50

3 stops25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 006

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 24/11

14:40-5:35

1 stop37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 488

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 24/11

19:35-13:30

2 stops16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 804

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 12/11

19:35-13:30

2 stops16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

14:30-8:00

2 stops18h 30m

R11 087

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 28/2

14:50-9:40

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/3

19:55-8:35

1 stop13h 40m

R12 815

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/2

14:40-16:40

1 stop25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/2

10:10-12:50

1 stop27h 40m

R12 965

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 27/2

10:40-22:25

1 stop34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/3

0:20-9:40

1 stop34h 20m

R13 015

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 7/1

19:35-13:30

2 stops16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/1

23:00-8:00

2 stops34h 00m

R13 763

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 28/2

14:40-10:25

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/3

18:50-12:50

1 stop19h 00m

R14 544

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Best time to book a flight from Lyon to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Lyon with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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 Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R13 065). Flying from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R23 138). 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 Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R13 264 and R15 674 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 020 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 12–Nov 25).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

See what other customers who have flown with Air France from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 653 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,2

Food

7,1

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

CDG - DBV

Something in the cabin started on fire. Filled with smoke 8 minutes before landed. But everything was fine.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 653 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 653 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,2

Food

7,1

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

CDG - DBV

Something in the cabin started on fire. Filled with smoke 8 minutes before landed. But everything was fine.

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

    Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines can get you from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 16h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 50m. Lyon and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 8320 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Air France is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at R12 824. Air France is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Lyon to OR Tambo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lyon to OR Tambo 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 Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R13 065). Flying from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R23 138). 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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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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Top airline flying from Lyon to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR12 824AverageR17 194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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