LYS - JNB

R7 077 Find Cheap Flights from Lyon to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
R9 528
Typical prices: R12 372-R16 050
Ethiopian Air
Tue 1/9Mon 21/9
LYS - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R7 077
Typical prices: R9 103-R9 496
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/9
LYS - JNB • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from R9 528 (return)
Best reviews • 7,5 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Lyon and OR Tambo. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Lyon to Johannesburg (LYS-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Lyon to Johannesburg 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Lyon to OR Tambo

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:20 - 13:25LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 05m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
17h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
R9 528Ethiopian Air
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:20 - 13:25LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 05m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
18h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
R10 117Ethiopian Air
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:20 - 13:25LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 05m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
17h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
R10 967Ethiopian Air
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:20 - 13:25LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 05m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
17h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
R11 081Ethiopian Air
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:20 - 13:05LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 45m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
18h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
R11 195Ethiopian Air
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 21
Air Algerie Logo
19:35 - 10:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 55m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
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20:00 - 12:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
16h 20m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
R11 294Air Algerie
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Nov 25
Air Algerie Logo
17:55 - 10:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 35m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
Air Algerie Logo
20:40 - 11:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
15h 40m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
R11 294Air Algerie
Thu, Dec 17 - Mon, Jan 4
Air Algerie Logo
19:40 - 8:50LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 10m2 stops Algiers Houari Boumediene Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
Air Algerie Logo
20:40 - 11:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
15h 40m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
R11 310Air Algerie
Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 22
Air France Logo
18:35 - 11:25LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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23:59 - 17:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
18h 41m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R29 582Air France
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 17
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6:20 - 22:00LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:59 - 17:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
18h 41m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R29 582Air France
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Lyon to OR Tambo flights

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

How much is a return flight from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Lyon usually cost between R14 350 and R22 391 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R9 528 on Ethiopian Air (Sept 1–Sept 21).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is January, where tickets cost R13 091 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R26 379 and R19 008 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% 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 season

June

Cheapest flight

R7 077
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Lyon to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lyon to OR Tambo 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 Lyon to Johannesburg flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R7 077 for a one-way ticket and R9 528 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Lyon to Johannesburg?

    Lyon airport is called Lyon-Saint Exupéry and the only airport in Johannesburg is Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lyon to Johannesburg?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Lyon and Johannesburg.

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

    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 Lyon to Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Lyon 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 Lyon to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to Lyon with another airline.

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

    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 Johannesburg from Lyon up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Lyon to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lyon to Johannesburg. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Lyon to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,5
Air FranceOverall score based on 1634 reviews
7,5Boarding
7,4Comfort
8,2Crew
7,1Food
7,0Entertainment
Airline reviews

My recent Air France flight from Paris to Toronto was a genuinely pleasant long‑haul experience, marked by strong service and thoughtful touches throughout the journey. The boarding process was orderly and efficient, with only a short wait before passengers were invited to step onboard. Everything moved with calm coordination, setting a positive tone right from the start. Once in the air, the inflight crew truly shined. They were warm, friendly, and consistently attentive without ever feeling intrusive. Their professionalism and upbeat energy made the cabin feel welcoming and well cared for. The meals and overall service were very good—well‑timed, nicely presented, and satisfying. Air France’s reputation for quality inflight dining held up, and the crew ensured that drinks, snacks, and small requests were handled promptly. I traveled in a business‑class pod, which offered excellent privacy and comfort. The seat itself was spacious and well‑designed, ideal for both resting and working. The only minor drawback was that the pod felt a bit warm when fully closed, but it wasn’t enough to detract from the overall comfort. Overall, this Air France flight delivered a smooth, friendly, and enjoyable experience from gate to landing. The combination of efficient boarding, exceptional crew service, quality meals, and a comfortable seat made the long journey feel easy and well supported.

10,0 ExcellentPeter, Aug 2026
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My recent Air France flight from Paris to Toronto was a genuinely pleasant long‑haul experience, marked by strong service and thoughtful touches throughout the journey. The boarding process was orderly and efficient, with only a short wait before passengers were invited to step onboard. Everything moved with calm coordination, setting a positive tone right from the start. Once in the air, the inflight crew truly shined. They were warm, friendly, and consistently attentive without ever feeling intrusive. Their professionalism and upbeat energy made the cabin feel welcoming and well cared for. The meals and overall service were very good—well‑timed, nicely presented, and satisfying. Air France’s reputation for quality inflight dining held up, and the crew ensured that drinks, snacks, and small requests were handled promptly. I traveled in a business‑class pod, which offered excellent privacy and comfort. The seat itself was spacious and well‑designed, ideal for both resting and working. The only minor drawback was that the pod felt a bit warm when fully closed, but it wasn’t enough to detract from the overall comfort. Overall, this Air France flight delivered a smooth, friendly, and enjoyable experience from gate to landing. The combination of efficient boarding, exceptional crew service, quality meals, and a comfortable seat made the long journey feel easy and well supported.

The boarding was efficieng. Staff in flight smiling, polite, attentive, patient. Very professional.

Middle seats SUCK!!!! I paid more money than I should have because of your terrible site Kayak.com. I'll try to use your competitors going forward. I am so disappointed you would play off business class.com as business class seats

They lost my bag and I still haven’t received it yet

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

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.

Everything went smoothly with Air France. There was a delay in departure which seemed to relate to the immigration services being short staffed.

Crew was professional. Boarding has few seats . Since the plane was not full would have been nice to change seat on the internet

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