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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lyon from R12 665

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — LYS
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to Lyon-Saint Exupéry are usually found in February or November, 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

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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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 427 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 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 from Johannesburg to Lyon within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Johannesburg

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Lyon

Route

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

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Lyon

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

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 14 February 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.

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

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.

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

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.

Lufthansa
6,7
Okay
6 986 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.

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

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,0

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - IAD

First thing entertainment should be very good because traveling 14hrs is not a joke, but I have seen that entertainment is worst in qatar airways. Next is food, I have selected food preference as Hindu meal, but in the flight they have not served the Hindu meal I was so upset about food.third cleaning, cleaning was good.

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?

    Lufthansa, at R14 158, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Lyon.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Qatar Airways. Lufthansa is 6% 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Lyon. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
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LufthansaCheapestR8 626AverageR13 008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR9 883AverageR13 374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 912AverageR13 974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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British AirwaysCheapestR11 167AverageR13 010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 613AverageR16 145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapestR11 722AverageR15 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 521AverageR17 152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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