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Cheap flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R7 815

LYS — JNB
Oct 21 — Oct 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Lyon to OR Tambo

Tue 17/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Wed 25/1114:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 18/9R9 277
Tue 6/1019:20 -
2 stops18h 10m
Wed 14/1014:30 -
2 stops17h 45m
Deal found 21/9R11 048
Tue 6/1019:50 -
1 stop14h 40m
Sat 24/1020:40 -
2 stops15h 40m
Deal found 19/9R11 097
Thu 19/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Mon 30/1114:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 20/9R11 194
Tue 6/1019:50 -
1 stop14h 40m
Mon 19/1020:00 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 20/9R11 259
Thu 24/920:10 -
2 stops36h 40m
Wed 7/1020:45 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 19/9R11 275
Sun 27/913:35 -
1 stop18h 10m
Mon 12/1020:00 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 18/9R11 291
Sun 4/1013:35 -
1 stop18h 10m
Mon 19/1020:00 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 19/9R11 308
Sat 7/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Mon 23/1114:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 21/9R11 356
Thu 19/1119:40 -
2 stops36h 10m
Mon 30/1120:40 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 20/9R11 389
Sun 15/1114:40 -
1 stop28h 55m
Tue 1/1213:25 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 20/9R11 421

Find flight deals from Lyon to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R9 277

One-way from

R7 815

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R12 770
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/11-25/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Lyon to Johannesburg
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23/11-31/12
  • 23/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 50m total
  • Lyon to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R23 366 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 142 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 1/10

20:10-8:50

2 stops36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 391

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 8/10

15:35-20:35

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 927

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/2

19:40-8:50

2 stops36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/2

20:40-11:20

2 stops15h 40m

R11 763

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 30/9

9:50-9:50

2 stops24h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 779

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 7/11

18:10-22:25

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

18:50-17:10

1 stop23h 20m

R12 104

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 6/2

19:35-13:30

2 stops16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/2

14:30-8:00

2 stops18h 30m

R12 591

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 15/1

14:40-10:25

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

18:50-12:50

1 stop19h 00m

R13 079

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 7/11

19:35-0:05

3 stops27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

14:30-8:00

2 stops18h 30m

R13 176

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 13/10

15:35-5:30

1 stop37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

10:25-12:50

1 stop27h 25m

R13 355

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 17/11

19:35-13:30

2 stops16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

5:00-8:00

3 stops28h 00m

R13 452

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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 R12 770). Flying from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 615). 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 R12 705 and R17 555 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R9 277 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 17–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
1 650 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

7,0

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
1 650 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 650 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Boarding

7,5

Food

7,1

Entertainment

7,0

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?

    Air Algerie, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 16h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 19h 15m. 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 535. Air France is priced at 16% 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 R12 770). Flying from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 615). 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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Edenvale
Middelburg

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Top airline flying from Lyon to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR12 535AverageR16 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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