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Cheap flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 028

LYS — JNB
Sep 24 — Oct 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Lyon to OR Tambo

Tue 1/919:20 -
2 stops18h 10m
Wed 9/914:30 -
2 stops17h 45m
Deal found 23/8R10 997
Thu 10/919:20 -
2 stops18h 10m
Mon 14/914:30 -
2 stops17h 45m
Deal found 25/8R11 013
Sun 30/814:45 -
1 stop17h 00m
Mon 14/920:00 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 23/8R11 253
Fri 4/1212:35 -
2 stops19h 15m
Wed 23/1220:40 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 25/8R11 269
Tue 1/919:35 -
1 stop14h 55m
Wed 9/920:45 -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 23/8R11 317
Thu 10/920:35 -
2 stops36h 15m
Mon 14/920:00 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 25/8R11 333
Tue 10/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Fri 20/1114:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 20/8R11 366
Fri 28/819:50 -
2 stops16h 05m
Wed 9/920:45 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 24/8R11 382
Tue 8/919:20 -
2 stops18h 10m
Fri 25/914:30 -
2 stops17h 45m
Deal found 25/8R11 398
Tue 29/919:20 -
2 stops18h 10m
Tue 13/1022:50 -
2 stops33h 25m
Deal found 23/8R11 462

Find flight deals from Lyon to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R10 917

One-way from

R9 028

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 905
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/1-27/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Lyon to Johannesburg
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • Lyon to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R31 716 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (R15 394 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 10/11

19:00-9:40

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

19:55-8:35

1 stop13h 40m

R11 766

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 16/1

9:15-9:55

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/1

19:55-12:15

1 stop17h 20m

R11 798

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 17/10

19:20-13:30

2 stops18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

14:30-8:00

2 stops18h 30m

R12 022

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 25/1

12:50-9:40

2 stops19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/2

19:45-12:05

2 stops17h 20m

R12 086

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 4/12

19:00-9:40

1 stop13h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

19:55-12:15

1 stop17h 20m

R12 150

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 5/11

19:35-13:30

2 stops16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/1

14:30-8:00

2 stops18h 30m

R12 550

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 24/1

14:40-5:35

1 stop37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/2

18:50-12:50

1 stop19h 00m

R13 062

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 10/11

19:35-13:30

2 stops16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

5:00-8:00

3 stops28h 00m

R13 334

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 13/10

14:45-8:35

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

19:00-18:00

1 stop23h 00m

R13 799
Cheapest one-way

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 11/11

10:40-9:40

2 stops22h 00m

R9 028

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Best time to book a flight from Lyon to OR Tambo

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R12 598). Flying from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 837). 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 118 and R18 825 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 917 on Ethiopian Air (Jan 12–Jan 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
1 647 reviews
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Food

7,1

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

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
1 647 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 647 reviews
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Food

7,1

Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,0

Boarding

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?

    Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air can get you from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 18h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 30m. 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 351. Air France is priced at 19% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R12 598). Flying from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 837). 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 351AverageR16 559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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