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Cheap flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R7 825

LYS — JNB
Nov 19 — Nov 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Lyon to OR Tambo

Tue 10/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Sun 15/1123:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 17/10R11 228
Sun 8/1112:35 -
1 stop19h 15m
Mon 23/1120:40 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 19/10R11 278
Tue 1/1219:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Wed 23/1214:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 19/10R11 294
Sun 25/1012:35 -
1 stop19h 15m
Mon 9/1120:40 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 16/10R11 327
Thu 31/1219:35 -
2 stops23h 35m
Wed 13/114:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 18/10R11 574
Thu 19/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Thu 26/1123:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 20/10R11 606
Sun 1/1112:35 -
1 stop19h 15m
Mon 16/1120:40 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 16/10R11 623
Tue 10/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Tue 17/1123:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 16/10R11 639
Thu 31/1219:40 -
2 stops36h 10m
Mon 18/120:40 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 18/10R11 754
Tue 3/1119:35 -
2 stops16h 55m
Tue 24/1123:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 20/10R11 820

Find flight deals from Lyon to OR Tambo

Round-trip from

R11 228

One-way from

R7 825

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R15 338
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/11-15/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Lyon to Johannesburg
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Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 30/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 15m total
  • Lyon to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R25 788 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R11 382 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 11/11

18:40-8:25

3 stops36h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 598

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 30/10

20:40-7:55

3 stops34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 108

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 11/11

7:00-9:40

2 stops25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 124

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 22/3

7:00-9:40

2 stops25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 436

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 22/3

9:10-8:15

3 stops22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 486

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 24/11

10:40-10:55

1 stop23h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 617

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 30/10

14:40-5:35

1 stop37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 456
Fastest return journey

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 768

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 10/11

14:40-10:25

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

10:10-12:50

1 stop27h 40m

R12 445

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 30/1

8:50-9:55

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/2

19:55-8:35

1 stop13h 40m

R12 494

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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 922). Flying from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 884). 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 119 and R18 232 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 228 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 10–Nov 15).

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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Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,1

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,2

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
1 653 reviews
Air France
7,5
Good
1 653 reviews
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Overall

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,1

Boarding

7,5

Crew

8,2

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?

    Ethiopian Air, Emirates, and Lufthansa can get you from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 16h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 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 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 684. 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 922). Flying from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 884). 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 airline flying from Lyon to OR Tambo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestR12 684AverageR17 006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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