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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lyon from R12 224

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LYS
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Lyon-Saint Exupéry are usually found in November or January, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Lyon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Lyon (LYS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R12 224

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 644
KLM
  • KLM
  • 12/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Lyon
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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Mon 12/523:15JNB - LYS
1 stop36h 00mKLM
Sun 25/514:05LYS - JNB
1 stop31h 15mKLM
Deal found 24/3R12 224
Mon 12/512:10JNB - LYS
2 stops49h 15mKenya Airways
Sun 25/514:05LYS - JNB
2 stops34h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R13 443
Mon 12/523:15JNB - LYS
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/57:00LYS - JNB
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R13 570
Thu 10/413:25JNB - LYS
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Thu 17/415:40LYS - JNB
1 stop24h 35mEmirates
Deal found 24/3R16 626
Fri 11/410:40JNB - LYS
2 stops22h 55mLufthansa
Tue 15/414:35LYS - JNB
1 stop18h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3R17 245

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Lyon that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Lyon that are best for you.

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Price

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

23:15-11:15

1 stop36h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 25/5

14:05-21:20

1 stop31h 15m

R12 224

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

12:10-13:25

2 stops49h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 25/5

14:05-0:15

2 stops34h 10m

R13 443

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

23:15-17:45

2 stops18h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 25/5

7:00-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

R13 570

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

13:25-13:50

1 stop24h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 17/4

15:40-16:15

1 stop24h 35m

R16 626

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

10:40-9:35

2 stops22h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 15/4

14:35-8:35

1 stop18h 00m

R17 245

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Lyon

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Lyon is 11 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to LYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Lyon. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg to Lyon, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Lyon flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 inches 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 25 March 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 318 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
261 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Lufthansa
6,7
Okay
6 950 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Lyon. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon. You should not have trouble finding flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights to the Lyon airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 20,1 km journey from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) to Lyon’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon round-trip?

    KLM, at R12 224, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Kenya Airways and Emirates. KLM is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Lyon that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Lyon flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Lyon?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Lyon.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Lyon?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Lyon by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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LufthansaCheapestR8 511AverageR14 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 094AverageR14 632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 567AverageR15 539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 037AverageR15 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 320AverageR15 647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 389AverageR17 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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