Which airlines fly to Lyon?

When flying to Lyon from South Africa, momondo travellers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways or Emirates. 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 R14 356 (Cape Town Intl to Lyon). Users have rated Emirates 8,1/10 in over 3 334 reviews on momondo.

KLM flies to Lyon 27 times per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to Lyon from Amsterdam Schiphol. KLM (rating: 7,8, 1 385 reviews) varies in price depending on when and where you want to fly to Lyon from. The best KLM ticket price found on momondo to Lyon was from Cape Town Intl (R12 309 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 25m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry is 16h 05m on average. Lyon-Saint Exupéry is the most popular airport in Lyon.

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19:35 - 20:20JNB-LYS

25h 45m1 stop

9:35 - 10:25LYS-JNB

23h 50m1 stop

R11 453British Airways

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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 20

19:05 - 17:10JNB-LYS

23h 05m1 stop

10:30 - 10:50LYS-JNB

23h 20m1 stop

R13 240Turkish Airlines

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

10:10 - 8:15JNB-LYS

23h 05m1 stop

11:50 - 9:30LYS-JNB

20h 40m2 stops

R13 379

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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 20

1:35 - 9:30JNB-LYS

32h 55m2 stops

14:10 - 0:25LYS-JNB

33h 15m2 stops

R13 709Kenya Airways

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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 20

11:40 - 10:05JNB-LYS

23h 25m2 stops

18:25 - 7:05LYS-JNB

35h 40m1 stop

R14 090Lufthansa

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

9:30 - 8:15CPT-LYS

23h 45m1 stop

8:55 - 7:40LYS-CPT

21h 45m1 stop

R14 229Lufthansa

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

7:55 - 22:30CPT-LYS

15h 35m1 stop

6:40 - 21:55LYS-CPT

14h 15m1 stop

R14 802Air France

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Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 9

23:15 - 17:45CPT-LYS

18h 30m2 stops

6:45 - 21:30LYS-CPT

14h 45m1 stop

R15 010Air France

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Thu, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 24

15:20 - 12:50CPT-LYS

46h 30m2 stops

14:40 - 11:40LYS-CPT

20h 00m1 stop

R25 907Emirates

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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6

15:20 - 12:50CPT-LYS

46h 30m2 stops

14:40 - 14:35LYS-CPT

22h 55m2 stops

R29 656Emirates

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Return

Price

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

19:35-20:20

1 stop25h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 20/11

9:35-10:25

1 stop23h 50m

R11 453

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-17:10

1 stop23h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 17/2

10:30-10:50

1 stop23h 20m

R13 240

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

10:10-8:15

1 stop23h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 20/11

11:50-9:30

2 stops20h 40m

R13 379

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

1:35-9:30

2 stops32h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 20/11

14:10-0:25

2 stops33h 15m

R13 709

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

11:40-10:05

2 stops23h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 17/2

18:25-7:05

1 stop35h 40m

R14 090

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

9:30-8:15

1 stop23h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 24/11

8:55-7:40

1 stop21h 45m

R14 229

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

7:55-22:30

1 stop15h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 9/3

6:40-21:55

1 stop14h 15m

R14 802

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

23:15-17:45

2 stops18h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 24/10

6:45-21:30

1 stop14h 45m

R15 010

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

15:20-12:50

2 stops46h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 6/11

14:40-11:40

1 stop20h 00m

R25 907

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/10

15:20-12:50

2 stops46h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 6/11

14:40-14:35

2 stops22h 55m

R29 656

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Lyon from South Africa, with most prices found around R12 286. If you aren’t able to travel to Lyon during the month of November, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 414.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Lyon?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Lyon from South Africa. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was R12 841. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from South Africa to Lyon for around R16 090.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Lyon?

Flying to Lyon from South Africa in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R13 698 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around R16 009. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Lyon?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Lyon from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Lyon for around R14 688 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Lyon from South Africa for as low as R12 008 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	November	17% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon costs on average just R12 286 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	August	12% more expensive	It costs about R16 468 for flights to Lyon from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	October	576% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Lyon from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in October than any other month

Cheap Lyon flight deals and tips

Summary info about Lyon flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R6 924
Best Round-Trip Price	R11 453
Fastest flight time	15h 25m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Lyon from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 924 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

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The best round-trip flight price to Lyon from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R11 453 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

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The fastest flight to Lyon from South Africa takes 15h 25m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Lyon, with a 13% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Lyon

How far in advance should I book a flight to Lyon?

We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to Lyon 63 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Lyon for R14 688.

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 September 2025, there are 8 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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