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Cheapest return flight
R11 525
Typical prices: R12 633-R16 650
Air Algerie
Sun 23/9Thu 27/9
JNB - LYS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R4 497
Typical prices: R7 272-R11 359
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/10
CPT - LYS • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Lyon

 
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Recent return flight deals to Lyon

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
Air Algerie Logo
20:45 - 12:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
15h 35m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
Air Algerie Logo
13:35 - 7:45LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 10m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
R11 525Air Algerie
Tue, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 9:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
15h 50m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 - 22:25LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 45m1 stop Istanbul
R12 412Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 9:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
15h 50m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 - 22:25LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 45m1 stop Istanbul
R12 444Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:55 - 12:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
17h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 9:40LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 40m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Frankfurt am Main
R12 750Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:55 - 12:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
17h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 9:40LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 40m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Frankfurt am Main
R12 766Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:20 - 17:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
24h 50m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 - 12:05LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 25m1 stop Istanbul
R13 379Turkish Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 12:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
24h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
14:40 - 16:45LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
R13 572Emirates
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 13:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
24h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
14:40 - 16:45LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
R13 685Emirates
Sun, Feb 28 - Thu, Mar 4
British Airways Logo
19:00 - 13:30PLZ  Port Elizabeth-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
43h 30m2 stops Cape Town Intl London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
15:20 - 11:55LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-PLZ Port Elizabeth
43h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo
R18 134British Airways
Sun, Feb 28 - Thu, Mar 4
British Airways Logo
19:00 - 13:30PLZ  Port Elizabeth-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
43h 30m2 stops Cape Town Intl London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
15:20 - 11:55LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-PLZ Port Elizabeth
43h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo
R18 150British Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Lyon flights

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

What is the cheapest flight to Lyon?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon is the cheapest route at R11 525 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Lyon?

A return flight to Lyon costs R14 331 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R13 967, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R14 446.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Lyon?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Lyon at R13 459 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Thursday is the most expensive at R17 989.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon with an average price of R11 638 return.
  • June (R17 489) and January (R16 796) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Lyon?

Afternoon flights to Lyon are the cheapest at R14 120 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R16 973.

What is a good deal for flights to Lyon?

Flights under R12 633 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Lyon at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R12 258
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Key details for flights to Lyon

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

R4 497
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights to Lyon

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Lyon based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Lyon, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Lyon?

    British Airways operates the most flights from South Africa to Lyon at 0 per week, while Emirates is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Lyon. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Lyon?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Lyon are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R11 525 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Lyon is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Lyon is around R12 633 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Your guide to booking Lyon flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Lyon, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R12 633 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Lyon in February. Return fares historically average R11 638 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to R2 853 per return. Midday flights to Lyon average R14 120 compared to R16 973 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Lyon, a few great places to start are Lyon-Part-Dieu Station and Lyon City Centre. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Lyon

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Lyon? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3657 reviews
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,4Crew
8,2Entertainment
Airline reviews

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.

8,0 ExcellentWoei, Dec 2025
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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

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.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The seat in front of me seemed to have extra reclining, which made my seat tighter. I couldn’t see my movie properly when the other passenger was reclined. Food was OK, but there was a long period without food, considering it was a day time long flight.

Our flight delayed, due to the incoming flight arriving late from Paris. AF caused us to miss our connecting flight, also booked through Air France directly. They couldn't accommodate us until later that night, and we had to be in AMS earlier than that. They won't do anything else to help us and wanted to charge us more money to rebook us too. Not great service, since it was all their fault.

The check-in at the airport was smooth and helpful. There was a delay due to some issue. The good regular but the staff very attentive.

Air France removed our luggage from the plane before it took off, seemingly intentionally, didn't notify us until after we reported it missing at SFO, and is giving us no updates on when, or whether, they will deliver it.

Seats! The eternal problem in economy. They are like stones!!

I love Air France. This was another great experience despite a slight delay in the departure. The time was made up on flight. I would take AirFrance again when traveling to the far East. Merci beaucoup.

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Boarding was smooth and on time. The seat was comfortable and the entertainment worked. Staff were gracious.

I have used Air France and KLM many times it will help if they change their menu's feel like it's been the same for years!!!, Especially the breakfast. Overall the flight was good and enjoyable.

Food, comfort and entertainment all good. Boarding was messy. Apparent lack of staff to keep things orderly.

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

My experience was amazing. Very friendly hosts and impeccable service.

Everything was great except the meat served was tough and overcooked!

Friendly cabin crew and the flight was on time. Would recommend toanyone

M pretty much done with kayak and all other booking webs and apps. Scams all around my long trip.. Losing hundreds of $$ in extra charges and delays. Done with Turkish airline too. I will never use Kayak again for any of my bookings in the future!

Decollage avec 1h de retard mais aucune information sur la rai

Both flights were late. One by 40minutes other by 50 minutes

Our charging and WiFi were not working in our business class seats, even after they "refreshed" it.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone. 15 hours without WiFi!!!

Staff and service on board is always exemplary. Food however could be better.

Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

I think is one of the greatest most professional airlines I’ve flown with. So sustainable as well!!! The business class is top notch!!!

They should improve their time management and how to reschedule flights in order to avoid long stopovers

We arrived at 430a for our flight. We only had carry on so we were sent to security. The BA person was tagging all carryon in case a shortage of bin space. We were on the plane like 20th and told we had to check carryon because it had a tag. Unexpected and unnecessary

Flight crew were really rude & unwilling to help. We were their last flight of the day & they made it very clear they just wanted to get the flight done & everything we were asking to purchase was an inconvenience. Really disappointed with BA

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 business class seat was an uncomfortable conversion of a main cabin seat well below the quality of even the budget carriers in the US. I would have never paid for business class if would have known I get the same seat as main cabin. BA has gone down hill significantly in this class of service.

Hand bag was taken to be checked in at boarding gate

Lost bag and absolutely no assistance in the short term. No-one to help either via phone or at the airport APPAULING

The Heathrow team was no prepared for the number of people who were coming through at that time of the morning, it seemed they were also experiencing shift change. The lines were incredibly long and moved at a snails pace. A airport rep walked by me, I presented my boarding pass to her and asked if she thought I would make the my flight If I stayed in the current lane. The look on her face told me I was not going to make my flight. She then whisked me to another lane, got me through the line and i ran to the gate and boarded my flight with only seconds to spare. It was a frustrating experience, which BA had nothing to do with. BUT after getting onto the airplane, the flight team was welcoming and I felt a huge sense of relief. Thank you to the BA flight team!!!

Due to air traffic control, although we boarded the aircraft early, take off was delayed for nearly 50 minutes. This meant we arrived in Lyon late … and the baggage took over 30 minutes to be offloaded … not the best experience.

It was a short flight and the crew was great.

Flight delayed twice then cancelled. Never made aware of a new booking.

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