LYS - JNB

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Cheapest return flight
R11 137
Typical prices: R12 749-R17 860
Ethiopian Air
Mon 12/11Sun 25/11
LYS - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 641
Typical prices: R9 625-R12 633
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/11
LYS - JNB • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Lyon and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
18 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 36% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 13% price drop
September
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG)
Cheapest • Avg R10 360 (return)
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Shortest trip • 14h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Lyon to Johannesburg (LYS-JNB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Lyon to OR Tambo

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:35 - 13:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 55m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
18h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
R11 137Ethiopian Air
14 hours ago
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:35 - 13:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 55m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
18h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
R11 386Ethiopian Air
3+ days ago
Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Dec 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:35 - 13:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 55m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
18h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
R11 635Ethiopian Air
12 hours ago
Thu, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:20 - 13:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 10m2 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 735Ethiopian Air
3+ days ago
Thu, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:35 - 13:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 55m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
18h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
R11 735Ethiopian Air
1 day ago
Thu, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:20 - 13:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 10m2 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 735Ethiopian Air
3+ days ago
Thu, Feb 18 - Mon, Mar 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:35 - 13:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 55m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
18h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
R11 752Ethiopian Air
3+ days ago
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
19:35 - 13:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 55m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
18h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
R11 752Ethiopian Air
3+ days ago
Tue, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 30
Air France Logo
6:30 - 21:20LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Air France Logo
23:15 - 22:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
23h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R14 710Air France
2 days ago
Sat, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 25
Air France Logo
18:15 - 21:20LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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23:15 - 22:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
23h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R16 107Air France
2 days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Return flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport typically range from R12 749 to R17 860. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R11 137 on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. It's 10% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

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

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at R13 065 return.
•December (R21 542) and August (R18 866) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 36% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

R9 641
Beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 31% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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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Your Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    A direct flight from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 00m, covering 13 390 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight?

    Return flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R12 749 to R17 860, with an average of R14 937 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 749 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the R14 937 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R11 137 to R74 567. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R12 215, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 29% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 12% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R13 480 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R15 990, a difference of R2 510.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 56m, compared to 14h 57m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 15h 49m via Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the time difference between Lyon and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 1 hour ahead of Lyon (South Africa Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average R13 480, which is about R2 510 less than Saturday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 36% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lyon to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip for September. Fares historically average R13 065 return in that month – typically R8 477 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

    • Southern Sun Or Tambo International Airport
    • Garden Court Or Tambo International Airport
    • Aero Guest Lodge

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