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, British Airways, Lufthansa 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 368 (Cape Town Intl to Lyon). Users have rated Emirates 8,1/10 in over 3 421 reviews on momondo.

KLM flies to Lyon 26 times per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to Lyon from Amsterdam Schiphol. KLM (rating: 7,7, 1 419 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 319 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 20m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry is 21h 15m on average. Lyon-Saint Exupéry is the most popular airport in Lyon.

R6 530 Cheap Flights to Lyon in 2025/26

1 adult

0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Lyon

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Cheap return flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

20:50 - 8:45CPT-LYS

36h 55m1 stop

21:45 - 10:20LYS-CPT

35h 35m1 stop

R18 166British Airways

Find Deal

Tue, Dec 30 - Sat, Jan 17

18:55 - 18:05CPT-LYS

24h 10m1 stop

21:45 - 10:20LYS-CPT

35h 35m1 stop

R18 200British Airways

Find Deal

Tue, Dec 30 - Sat, Jan 17

20:50 - 18:05CPT-LYS

22h 15m1 stop

9:35 - 12:10LYS-CPT

25h 35m1 stop

R19 364British Airways

Find Deal

Tue, Dec 30 - Thu, Jan 15

18:55 - 18:05CPT-LYS

24h 10m1 stop

9:35 - 12:10LYS-CPT

25h 35m1 stop

R19 399British Airways

Find Deal

Tue, Dec 30 - Thu, Jan 15

20:50 - 8:45CPT-LYS

36h 55m1 stop

18:20 - 17:20LYS-CPT

22h 00m2 stops

R19 920British Airways

Find Deal

Tue, Dec 30 - Sat, Jan 17

18:55 - 18:05CPT-LYS

24h 10m1 stop

18:20 - 17:20LYS-CPT

22h 00m2 stops

R19 954British Airways

Find Deal

Tue, Dec 30 - Sat, Jan 17

20:50 - 15:10CPT-LYS

19h 20m1 stop

12:15 - 14:35LYS-CPT

25h 20m2 stops

R20 371British Airways

Find Deal

Tue, Dec 30 - Sun, Jan 18

18:55 - 18:05CPT-LYS

24h 10m1 stop

12:15 - 12:40LYS-CPT

23h 25m2 stops

R20 406British Airways

Find Deal

Tue, Dec 30 - Sun, Jan 18

20:50 - 18:05CPT-LYS

22h 15m1 stop

13:30 - 8:05LYS-CPT

17h 35m1 stop

R20 701British Airways

Find Deal

Tue, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 16

18:55 - 18:05CPT-LYS

24h 10m1 stop

13:10 - 8:05LYS-CPT

17h 55m1 stop

R20 736British Airways

Find Deal

Tue, Dec 30 - Wed, Jan 14

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

20:50-8:45

1 stop36h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 17/1

21:45-10:20

1 stop35h 35m

R18 166

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

18:55-18:05

1 stop24h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 17/1

21:45-10:20

1 stop35h 35m

R18 200

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

20:50-18:05

1 stop22h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 15/1

9:35-12:10

1 stop25h 35m

R19 364

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

18:55-18:05

1 stop24h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 15/1

9:35-12:10

1 stop25h 35m

R19 399

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

20:50-8:45

1 stop36h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 17/1

18:20-17:20

2 stops22h 00m

R19 920

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

18:55-18:05

1 stop24h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 17/1

18:20-17:20

2 stops22h 00m

R19 954

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

20:50-15:10

1 stop19h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 18/1

12:15-14:35

2 stops25h 20m

R20 371

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

18:55-18:05

1 stop24h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 18/1

12:15-12:40

2 stops23h 25m

R20 406

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

20:50-18:05

1 stop22h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 16/1

13:30-8:05

1 stop17h 35m

R20 701

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

18:55-18:05

1 stop24h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 14/1

13:10-8:05

1 stop17h 55m

R20 736

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Lyon flights insights and trends

Explore insights for your Lyon flight to craft the best travel plan

Prices

Other information

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 487. If you aren’t able to travel to Lyon during the month of November, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R13 390.

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 851. 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 104.

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 710 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around R16 022. 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 569 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 018 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Find the cheapest flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry from your nearest city or airport

Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	November	15% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon costs on average just R12 487 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	August	15% more expensive	It costs about R16 846 for flights to Lyon from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	362% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Lyon from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Lyon flight deals and tips

Summary info about Lyon flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R6 530
Best Round-Trip Price	R18 166
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Lyon from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 530 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

Search Deals

The best round-trip flight price to Lyon from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R18 166 (Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

Search Deals

The fastest flight to Lyon from South Africa takes 15h 30m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

Search Deals

July has the highest demand for flights to Lyon, with a 11% price increase on average.

Search Deals

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 64 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 569.

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 November 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.

Val Thorens

Chamonix

Morzine

Tignes

Vienne

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Lyon?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Lyon on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Lyon that suits you.

Can I find flights to Lyon with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to Lyon with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights to Lyon?

momondo helps you find the best flight to Lyon by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Lyon right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Lyon and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.