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Cheap flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R8 860

LYS — JNB
Oct 5 — Oct 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Lyon to OR Tambo

Thu 17/919:20 -
2 stops18h 10m
Wed 30/914:30 -
2 stops17h 45m
Deal found 4/9R10 855
Thu 5/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Wed 11/1114:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 1/9R10 951
Sun 6/914:45 -
1 stop17h 00m
Mon 21/920:00 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 2/9R11 159
Thu 17/920:10 -
2 stops36h 40m
Wed 30/920:45 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 4/9R11 239
Thu 24/919:20 -
2 stops18h 10m
Fri 9/1014:30 -
2 stops17h 45m
Deal found 3/9R11 286
Sat 19/919:20 -
2 stops18h 10m
Wed 23/914:30 -
2 stops17h 45m
Deal found 3/9R11 318
Tue 3/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Tue 1/1223:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 2/9R11 334
Tue 24/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Fri 5/214:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 3/9R11 366

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Round-trip from

R10 855

One-way from

R8 860

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 368
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/9-30/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • Lyon to Johannesburg
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11/10-31/12
  • 11/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 35m total
  • Lyon to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R15 230 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R10 583 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

Sun 13/9

20:30-8:20

3 stops59h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 972

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 291

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 8/1

15:00-10:50

1 stop18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 658

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 11/11

10:40-11:00

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 866

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 1/10

15:40-20:35

1 stop28h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 297

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 25/12

14:10-14:40

3 stops47h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 760

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

R11 606

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 15/1

12:35-8:50

2 stops19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

20:40-11:20

1 stop15h 40m

R11 638

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 4/12

8:20-8:00

2 stops24h 40m

R12 037

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 5/11

10:45-9:40

1 stop21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

19:45-10:05

1 stop15h 20m

R12 196

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R12 596). Flying from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 222). 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 085 and R15 677 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R10 855 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 17–Sept 30).

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
1 645 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,2

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
1 645 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 645 reviews
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Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,5

Food

7,1

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,2

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 Lufthansa can get you from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 18h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 45m. 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 317. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R12 596). Flying from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 222). 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 317AverageR16 513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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