JNB - LYS

R6 411 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Lyon

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Cheapest return fare
R11 975
Overall average: R13 750
British Airways
Mon 16/3Thu 19/3
JNB - LYS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 411
Typical prices: R6 843-R10 360
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/4
JNB - LYS • 2 stops
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British Airways
Cheapest • from R11 975 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and Lyon. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Algiers (ALG)
Cheapest • Avg R9 439 (return)
Algiers (ALG)
Shortest trip • 13h 55m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 9% compared to booking last minute.
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November
Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Lyon (JNB-LYS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Lyon that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Lyon

Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 19
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19:35 - 13:05
JNB
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LYS
18h 30m
1 stop
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19:00 - 10:25
LYS
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JNB
14h 25m
1 stop
R11 975British Airways
Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 19
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19:35 - 17:35
JNB
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LYS
23h 00m
1 stop
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9:35 - 7:35
LYS
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JNB
21h 00m
1 stop
R11 991British Airways
Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 19
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19:35 - 13:05
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LYS
18h 30m
1 stop
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15:05 - 7:35
LYS
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JNB
15h 30m
1 stop
R12 023British Airways
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17
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9:40 - 17:10
JNB
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LYS
32h 30m
2 stops
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18:05 - 10:50
LYS
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JNB
15h 45m
1 stop
R12 119Turkish Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17
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23:59 - 22:15
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LYS
23h 16m
1 stop
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6:40 - 22:05
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JNB
14h 25m
1 stop
R12 231Air France
Mon, Mar 30 - Sun, Apr 12
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18:00 - 18:10
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LYS
24h 10m
1 stop
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10:20 - 11:05
LYS
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JNB
24h 45m
1 stop
R12 327Air France
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17
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9:40 - 17:10
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LYS
32h 30m
2 stops
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18:05 - 18:40
LYS
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JNB
47h 35m
2 stops
R12 375Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 19
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19:05 - 9:35
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LYS
15h 30m
1 stop
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10:30 - 18:40
LYS
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JNB
31h 10m
2 stops
R13 014Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 19
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9:40 - 17:10
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LYS
32h 30m
2 stops
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10:30 - 10:50
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JNB
23h 20m
1 stop
R13 046Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 19
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9:40 - 17:10
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LYS
32h 30m
2 stops
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10:30 - 10:50
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JNB
23h 20m
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R13 062Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Lyon flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Lyon to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon is November, where tickets cost R11 623 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R17 954 and R15 508 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR6 411
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to Lyon

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Lyon based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Lyon flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon was R6 411 for a one-way ticket and R11 975 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Lyon?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Lyon?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Lyon, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Lyon, Air France or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Lyon are Air France and British Airways. With an average price for the route of R13 596 and an overall rating of 7,4, Air France is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R12 023 and an overall rating of 6,7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Lyon?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Lyon.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Lyon?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lyon from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Lyon?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Lyon with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lyon from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Lyon

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Lyon. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3534 reviews
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
8,4Crew
8,2Entertainment
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Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

8,0 ExcellentDave, Feb 2026
BKK - DXB
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Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

Impressive as always. It is the airline of my choice, The dessert on the 2nd flight DOH-IAH was somewhat dry (the cake with cream etc) Check-in and boarding experience was fantastic, with the exception of CCU airport where chk-in staff refused to help with aisle seats stating the flight was full and accommodations were beyond him. Once I boarded there were plenty of available aisles. I was disappointed that this could not be done by self during online chk-in nor at the airport. Nothing more to add. Overall a good experience, TY QTR

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

You are the best, keep up the good work. Thank you for allowing me and my family to fly with comfort.i am waiting for upgrade some day. Thanks again

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

Communication on the delay, rebooking and how to get a hotel was poor. Mails, airport check-in and transfer desk said different things.

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

We were in premium economy seats that appeared to be locked in plae, No reclining. My aching back.

My girlfriend had a health emergency and couldn’t board the flight. I asked for a refund, but you only offered half of the purchase price as a refund. Very disappointing.

We were moved twice on flights to the point we weren’t even on Lufthansa anymore. We had to fly united. Lost paid extra leg room twice. To top it all off we’re forced to pay $375 and $275, respectively for you luggage that was considered sports luggage. We were told it would be Lufthansa fares l, from the united desk, AND WE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LUFTHANSA FLIGHT! I’ll be calling once my trip is over on October 7th to all airlines and Kayak. This was ridiculous!

Flight was delayed and luggage was delivered day after arrival. In Bilbao they told me day after would be delivered faster if I went to Bilbao to get my own bags so I did. Wasted my morning.

It was good service. The very low economic seats where not comfortable

There is need to introduce HOME COUNTRY of Departure Meals

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

The flight was comfortable, which allowed me to get some sleep, much appreciated!

The flight to Frankfurt was delayed. Consequently the connecting flight to Seattle could not be boarded. Lufthansa accommodated in a Cattle Class Flight where the Seats and foods were horrible. I had only Hobson’s Choice and boarded the flight and reached Seattle 3hours later than my scheduled arrival.

Easy, straightforward boarding process. Flight attendant was lovely and attentive, food was delicious - especially dinner, I had the roasted chicken in a mushroom sauce with potatoes - and entertainment selection was top notch. I would fly with BA again.

Aircraft was comfortable even in economy, clean. Entertainment screens were excellent and. Hoice was very good. Good was just ok. Crew was not bad.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

we had to walk up stairs to get into the plane--no jetways. Perhaps that's a problem not with the airline but with facilities at Heathrow, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. But it was inconvenient.

The flight was fine but no food available apart from snacks like Pringles and olives which was a problem for me as I hadn’t eaten anything that day. But the worst problem was BA left 24 suitcases in Heathrow as the flight was too full but didn’t tell anyone. So we waited for ages at Toulouse airport with no information and finally found out from the one member of staff in the baggage collection area who explained what had happened and apologised for no announcement being made but said that was their policy. Then BA contacted me today to say they have found my luggage and can deliver it to me on Tuesday - half way through my holiday!!!! So a friend has had to make a four hour round trip in his car to go and collect the luggage from the airport so we can get it today. A TOTAL SHAMBLES AND DISREGARD BY BA FOR THEIR PASSENGERS’ BEST INTERESTS.

The flight was fine but they made me pay for my carryon bag because they said it was too big at the counter. But it fit under the seat just fine.

Terrible service especially for premium economy. Much more comfortable seats on other providers

Friendly hosts/hostesses; dinner was of acceptable, but mediocre standard

There were no gluten-free vegan options available, so food was very limited on this flight, and some of the crew weren’t especially helpful about it. To make matters worse, a passenger was sick on board, and although the area was cleaned, the smell lingered for the rest of the journey. On top of that, we ended up circling for an extra hour, which only made the unpleasant situation drag on even longer.

Friendly on board crew, kept informed on flight. Pre-ordered food arrived as ordered

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