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R13 792+ Cheap flights to Lyon

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LYS
Mar 25 — Apr 11
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 20 March 2025.

Return from

R13 792

One-way from

R20 452

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 607
Air France
  • Air France
  • 11/4-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 25/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R21 083 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 890 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2025

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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 20 March 2025.

Fri 11/418:50JNB - LYS
1 stop22h 55mAir France
Thu 24/414:05LYS - JNB
1 stop31h 15mAir France
Deal found 19/3R13 792
Sun 11/523:15JNB - LYS
1 stop36h 00mKLM
Fri 23/514:05LYS - JNB
1 stop31h 15mKLM
Deal found 20/3R14 500
Sun 11/519:00JNB - LYS
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/520:10LYS - JNB
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3R15 244
Sat 10/51:15JNB - LYS
2 stops36h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 23/514:05LYS - JNB
2 stops34h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/3R16 387

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

18:50-17:45

1 stop22h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 24/4

14:05-21:20

1 stop31h 15m

R13 792

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

23:15-11:15

1 stop36h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 23/5

14:05-21:20

1 stop31h 15m

R14 500

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

19:00-22:20

2 stops27h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 23/5

20:10-8:35

2 stops36h 25m

R15 244

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/5

1:15-13:25

2 stops36h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 23/5

14:05-0:15

2 stops34h 10m

R16 387

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/4

1:15-10:25

2 stops33h 10m

R20 452

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

1:15-8:40

3 stops31h 25m

R24 336

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/4

19:25-9:50

1 stop14h 25m

R32 121

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

13:55-14:40

1 stop24h 45m

R41 213

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

23:15-13:25

1 stop14h 10m

R42 048

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Deals found on 20/3

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 14 March 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 14 hours 40 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Lyon?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon are Lufthansa, British Airways 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 20 March 2025.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

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, 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 (14 hours 40 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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