Which airlines fly to Lyon?

When flying to Lyon from South Africa, momondo travellers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: Emirates, Air France, Turkish Airlines or British Airways. Depending on what airport in South Africa you fly from, you may be able to find flights with any of these popular airlines.

Emirates Flights to Lyon

Emirates operates around 7 flights into Lyon in any given week. The most common departure point for these flights was from Dubai Intl, with the best return Emirates deal found being R11 775 (Cape Town Intl to Lyon). Users have rated Emirates 8,1/10 in over 3 656 reviews on momondo.

Air France Flights to Lyon

Air France flies to Lyon 23 times per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to Lyon from Amsterdam Schiphol. Air France (rating: 7,5, 1 647 reviews) varies in price depending on when and where you want to fly to Lyon from. The best Air France ticket price found on momondo to Lyon was from Cape Town Intl (R11 144 return).

How long does it take to fly to Lyon?

The average flight duration from South Africa to Lyon depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lyon-Saint Exupéry is 15h 50m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry is 24h 50m on average. Lyon-Saint Exupéry is the most popular airport in Lyon.

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0:10 - 22:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

22h 30m1 stop London Gatwick

7:00 - 22:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 10m1 stop London Gatwick

R11 686Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 16

13:30 - 17:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

28h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

18:10 - 9:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 30m2 stops Istanbul Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R12 134Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

16:35 - 9:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

19:00 - 11:50LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R12 374Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 6

17:20 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

24h 50m1 stop Istanbul

10:40 - 23:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 20m1 stop Istanbul

R12 630Turkish Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 18

0:10 - 1:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

25h 00m2 stops London Gatwick Malaga

7:00 - 22:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 10m1 stop London Gatwick

R12 886Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 16

13:30 - 13:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

24h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:35 - 5:30LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 655Emirates

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 27

14:05 - 16:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

25h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl London Gatwick

13:40 - 15:50LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 10m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Dubai Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R14 375Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 27

23:15 - 18:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:20 - 10:20LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R14 455Air France

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 27

13:15 - 13:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

24h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:40 - 11:30LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

R15 047Emirates

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

23:15 - 18:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:00 - 22:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

R15 672Air France

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 6

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Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

0:10-22:40

1 stop22h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 16/9

7:00-22:10

1 stop15h 10m

R11 686

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

13:30-17:10

2 stops28h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 23/11

18:10-9:40

2 stops38h 30m

R12 134

Fastest return journey

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

16:35-9:25

1 stop16h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 6/10

19:00-11:50

1 stop16h 50m

R12 374

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/12

17:20-17:10

1 stop24h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 18/12

10:40-23:00

1 stop35h 20m

R12 630

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

0:10-1:10

2 stops25h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 16/9

7:00-22:10

1 stop15h 10m

R12 886

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

13:30-13:50

1 stop24h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 27/9

15:35-5:30

1 stop37h 55m

R13 655

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

14:05-16:00

2 stops25h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 27/9

13:40-15:50

3 stops26h 10m

R14 375

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

23:15-18:10

2 stops18h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 27/9

11:20-10:20

1 stop23h 00m

R14 455

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

13:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 11/10

15:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

R15 047

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

23:15-18:10

2 stops18h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 6/10

6:00-22:10

1 stop16h 10m

R15 672

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Lyon from South Africa, with most prices found around R10 965. If you aren’t able to travel to Lyon during the month of April, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R11 782.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	April	22% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon costs on average just R10 965 in April
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	June	36% more expensive	It costs about R19 097 for flights to Lyon from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	June	650% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Lyon from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June than any other month

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Summary info about Lyon flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R6 067
Best Round-Trip Price	R11 686
Fastest flight time	23h 10m
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The best one-way flight price to Lyon from South Africa in the last 5 days is R6 067 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

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The best return flight price to Lyon from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 686 (Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

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The fastest flight to Lyon from South Africa takes 23h 10m (Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

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August has the highest demand for flights to Lyon, with a 0% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Lyon

Is there an alternative airport near Lyon?

Saint-Étienne Boutheon Airport, Grenoble Airport, Chambéry Airport, Valence Chabeuil Airport or Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Lyon.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?

Prices for flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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