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R12 665+ Cheap flights to Lyon

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— LYS
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

Flights to Lyon in 2025

Find the latest flights to Lyon in 2025, 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 21 February 2025.

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R12 665

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 171
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 9/4-30/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R30 142 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 427 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Wed 9/416:40JNB - LYS
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/410:20LYS - JNB
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R12 665
Wed 9/419:00JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Wed 30/418:50LYS - JNB
1 stop13h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2R14 158
Thu 3/721:15JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 28/717:25LYS - JNB
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2R15 540
Thu 3/713:55JNB - LYS
2 stops31h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 28/711:10LYS - JNB
2 stops22h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R20 536
Wed 2/71:15JNB - LYS
2 stops36h 10mKenya Airways
Mon 28/714:05LYS - JNB
2 stops34h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R22 159

Find flights to Lyon within your budget

Locate flights to Lyon that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

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Johannesburg

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

16:40-18:15

2 stops25h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 30/4

10:20-8:35

1 stop22h 15m

R12 665

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

19:00-18:15

1 stop23h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 30/4

18:50-8:35

1 stop13h 45m

R14 158

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/7

21:15-20:55

1 stop23h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 28/7

17:25-9:25

1 stop16h 00m

R15 540

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/7

13:55-20:55

2 stops31h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 28/7

11:10-10:00

2 stops22h 50m

R20 536

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

1:15-13:25

2 stops36h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 28/7

14:05-0:15

2 stops34h 10m

R22 159

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Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight to Lyon

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Travel insights for flights to Lyon

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Lyon including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 2025.

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 18 hours 0 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Lyon. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Lyon should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lyon?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon are Air France, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

Air France

Air France

From R636

Emirates

Emirates

From R842

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R630

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R468

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lyon?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon are Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways.

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 21 February 2025.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
263 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

Lufthansa
6,7
Okay
6 987 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

British Airways
6,6
Okay
6 762 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,6

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

DOH - MXP

Excellent except for boarding. In milan it was endless. In Doha, they first boarded economy than business.....???

  • 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, Lufthansa 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, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 0 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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