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R14 144+ Cheap flights to Lyon

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— LYS
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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 17 January 2025.

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R14 144

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 598
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/2-5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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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 January 2025.

Sat 1/219:05JNB - LYS
1 stop23h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/210:30LYS - JNB
1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines
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Sat 1/219:35JNB - LYS
2 stops17h 35mLufthansa
Wed 5/212:50LYS - JNB
1 stop17h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R15 103

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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 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/2

19:05-17:15

1 stop23h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 5/2

10:30-10:50

1 stop23h 20m

R14 144

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/2

19:35-12:10

2 stops17h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 5/2

12:50-7:05

1 stop17h 15m

R15 103

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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 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lyon, you should look to book at least 63 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 25 hours 25 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 R647

Emirates

Emirates

From R842

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R630

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R474

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lyon?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon are Lufthansa, Kenya Airways and Qatar 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 17 January 2025.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 925 reviews
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Food

7,4

Crew

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was first pre-poned and then postponed. And the flight was delayed for an hour due to which I missed my bus

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 925 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 925 reviews
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Food

7,4

Crew

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was first pre-poned and then postponed. And the flight was delayed for an hour due to which I missed my bus

Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 094 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 925 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Crew

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was first pre-poned and then postponed. And the flight was delayed for an hour due to which I missed my bus

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lyon?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lyon. One-way flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry typically cost R885, while return flights cost around R3 318.

  • How much is a return flight to Lyon?

    A return flight to Lyon will typically cost around R180, however they can be found for as little as R176.

  • 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 (15 hours 30 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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