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Cheap flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R11 083

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LYS — JNB
Nov 17 — Nov 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or June, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Lyon to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lyon to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 October 2025.

Tue 2/1218:50LYS - JNB
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Tue 9/1210:10JNB - LYS
1 stop27h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 18/10R11 083
Mon 1/1210:30LYS - JNB
1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/1219:05JNB - LYS
1 stop15h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/10R11 846
Mon 17/1118:05LYS - JNB
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sun 30/1119:05JNB - LYS
1 stop15h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/10R11 968
Thu 20/1110:30LYS - JNB
1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines
Fri 28/1119:05JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/10R12 002
Thu 30/1014:40LYS - JNB
1 stop24h 55mEmirates
Wed 12/1118:50JNB - LYS
1 stop19h 00mEmirates
Deal found 18/10R12 679
Mon 17/1120:15LYS - JNB
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1121:45JNB - LYS
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/10R13 130
Mon 1/1213:05LYS - JNB
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Mon 8/1219:45JNB - LYS
2 stops17h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 17/10R13 269
Mon 1/127:05LYS - JNB
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1214:30JNB - LYS
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10R13 303
Mon 17/117:05LYS - JNB
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1114:30JNB - LYS
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10R13 633
Tue 18/1110:30LYS - JNB
1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 6/1219:10JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/10R13 702

Cheap flight deals from Lyon to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lyon (LYS) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 18 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 083

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 882
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 2/12-9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • Lyon to Johannesburg
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Lyon

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OR Tambo

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Depart

Return

Price

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 2/3

15:05-7:05

2 stops15h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

10:10-10:05

2 stops24h 55m

R12 419

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 1/12

13:05-7:05

1 stop17h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/12

19:45-12:25

2 stops17h 40m

R13 269

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/2

6:40-22:05

1 stop14h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

23:59-13:15

1 stop14h 16m

R13 806

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 15/1

17:50-22:05

1 stop27h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

23:59-16:35

1 stop17h 36m

R14 240

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 11/3

6:40-22:05

1 stop14h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

23:59-13:25

1 stop14h 26m

R14 708

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 20/11

17:50-12:10

2 stops17h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

23:59-13:25

1 stop14h 26m

R14 743

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 15/11

19:40-7:10

3 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

6:30-9:40

2 stops28h 10m

R15 454

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 19/3

9:35-10:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:35-17:30

1 stop22h 55m

R15 957

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/3

18:40-10:25

1 stop14h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

19:25-21:00

1 stop25h 35m

R15 957

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 24/12

15:35-14:40

2 stops22h 05m

R12 401

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Lyon to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.

Booking 41 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 R9 782). Flying from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 159). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 18 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air France and Lufthansa 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
7,4
Good
1 475 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 475 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 502 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 475 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,0

Crew

8,2

Food

7,0

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lyon to OR Tambo. 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 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. 2 airlines have 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, Turkish Airlines, and KLM can get you from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 14h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 55m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with prices starting at R9 384. Another option worth looking into is Air France, starting at R11 335 round trip. Lufthansa is priced at 39% 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 R9 782). Flying from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 159). 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 2 airlines flying from Lyon to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lyon to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 18 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR9 384AverageR11 159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 335AverageR18 679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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