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R7 354+ Cheap flights to Lyon (LYS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LYS
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Lyon in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lyon. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Mon 25/520:40
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop15h 40m
Air Algerie
Fri 29/520:05
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Air Algerie
Deal found 12/4R10 351
Wed 17/620:45
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop15h 35m
Air Algerie
Sun 21/611:50
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop21h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 15/4R10 367
Wed 29/420:40
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop15h 40m
Air Algerie
Fri 25/920:05
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop13h 10m
Air Algerie
Deal found 13/4R10 383
Wed 1/720:45
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop15h 35m
Air Algerie
Fri 7/819:50
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop13h 25m
Air Algerie
Deal found 15/4R10 433
Mon 27/420:40
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/523:20
LYS
-
JNB
3 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4R11 071
Mon 25/517:00
JNB
-
LYS
2 stops44h 25m
Kenya Airways
Fri 29/56:30
LYS
-
JNB
2 stops33h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/4R14 658
Fri 1/519:10
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Fri 25/915:40
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop18h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 13/4R14 887
Thu 30/419:10
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Tue 22/915:40
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop18h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 13/4R15 084
Thu 30/419:10
JNB
-
LYS
1 stop18h 40m
Emirates
Sun 27/915:40
LYS
-
JNB
1 stop18h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 13/4R15 493

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Find the latest flights to Lyon in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

Return from

R10 351

One-way from

R7 354

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 775
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 25/5-29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R993 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R395 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

20:45-10:50

1 stop14h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 7/8

19:50-9:15

1 stop13h 25m

R10 367

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

20:45-12:20

1 stop15h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 21/6

11:50-8:55

1 stop21h 05m

R10 367

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

20:40-16:55

1 stop20h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 29/5

13:35-9:15

1 stop19h 40m

R10 367

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

20:40-21:05

1 stop24h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 7/8

19:50-9:15

1 stop13h 25m

R10 367
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

17:00-9:30

2 stops40h 30m

R7 583

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

12:10-10:30

2 stops46h 20m

R7 583

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

13:30-13:50

1 stop24h 20m

R7 730

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

17:00-9:30

2 stops40h 30m

R7 943

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

10:05-17:15

2 stops31h 10m

R9 090

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

13:30-13:50

1 stop24h 20m

R9 302

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Best time to book a flight to Lyon

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lyon

When is the best time to book a flight to Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Lyon. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lyon, you should look to book at least 11 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Lyon?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon takes 22 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Lyon from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lyon?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon are British Airways, Air France and Turkish Airlines.

British Airways
British Airways
From R11 610
Air France
Air France
From R11 180
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 335
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R8 085

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lyon?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon are Air France, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.

Rainfall in Lyon by month

Plan your trip to Lyon by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lyon ranges from 40.0 - 80.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Lyon when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Lyon by month

Plan your trip to Lyon by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lyon, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lyon

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lyon. 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 Lyon. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,KLM, andAir France to France by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Air France
7,4
Good
1 572 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 306 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 889 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

FAQs about flying to Lyon

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lyon?

    If you book a flight to Lyon, you will be flying into Lyon-Saint Exupéry, which is the city’s only airport. Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) is located 20,1 km from the centre of Lyon.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lyon if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lyon on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lyon?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lyon.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lyon depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lyon, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Lyon-Saint Exupéry have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lyon-Saint Exupéry can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lyon-Saint Exupéry?

    Yes. Lyon-Saint Exupéry has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Le Petit Saugnieu is the closest property to Lyon-Saint Exupéry (0,0 km away from Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

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