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 384 (Cape Town Intl to Lyon). Users have rated Emirates 8,1/10 in over 3 374 reviews on momondo.

KLM flies to Lyon 28 times per week usually, making it a popular airline to fly with, particularly when heading to Lyon from Amsterdam Schiphol. KLM (rating: 7,7, 1 402 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 334 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 14h 26m on average, while flying from Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry is 17h on average. Lyon-Saint Exupéry is the most popular airport in Lyon.

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18:50 - 15:20JNB-LYS

20h 30m1 stop

18:30 - 12:10LYS-JNB

16h 40m1 stop

R12 745Air France

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Sat, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 7

9:30 - 8:15CPT-LYS

23h 45m1 stop

6:25 - 7:40LYS-CPT

24h 15m2 stops

R12 901Lufthansa

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

9:30 - 8:15CPT-LYS

23h 45m1 stop

6:25 - 11:00LYS-CPT

27h 35m1 stop

R12 919Lufthansa

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

17:15 - 17:10CPT-LYS

24h 55m1 stop

10:30 - 11:50LYS-CPT

24h 20m1 stop

R13 127Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

22:00 - 9:45JNB-LYS

36h 45m1 stop

18:40 - 7:35LYS-JNB

35h 55m1 stop

R13 544British Airways

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

22:00 - 9:45JNB-LYS

36h 45m1 stop

18:40 - 7:35LYS-JNB

35h 55m1 stop

R13 736British Airways

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

23:59 - 10:35JNB-LYS

35h 36m1 stop

12:25 - 22:05LYS-JNB

32h 40m1 stop

R14 014Air France

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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 28

19:05 - 17:10JNB-LYS

23h 05m1 stop

10:30 - 10:50LYS-JNB

23h 20m1 stop

R14 292Turkish Airlines

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Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17

13:40 - 12:50CPT-LYS

24h 10m1 stop

14:40 - 16:45LYS-CPT

25h 05m1 stop

R28 619Emirates

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Mon, Dec 22 - Fri, Dec 26

18:30 - 12:50CPT-LYS

19h 20m1 stop

14:40 - 11:40LYS-CPT

20h 00m1 stop

R102 235Emirates

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JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

18:50-15:20

1 stop20h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 7/11

18:30-12:10

1 stop16h 40m

R12 745

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

9:30-8:15

1 stop23h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 24/11

6:25-7:40

2 stops24h 15m

R12 901

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

9:30-8:15

1 stop23h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 24/11

6:25-11:00

1 stop27h 35m

R12 919

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

17:15-17:10

1 stop24h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 24/11

10:30-11:50

1 stop24h 20m

R13 127

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-9:45

1 stop36h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 17/2

18:40-7:35

1 stop35h 55m

R13 544

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:00-9:45

1 stop36h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 17/2

18:40-7:35

1 stop35h 55m

R13 736

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

23:59-10:35

1 stop35h 36m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 28/12

12:25-22:05

1 stop32h 40m

R14 014

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

R14 292

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/12

13:40-12:50

1 stop24h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 26/12

14:40-16:45

1 stop25h 05m

R28 619

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/12

18:30-12:50

1 stop19h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 26/12

14:40-11:40

1 stop20h 00m

R102 235

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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 623. 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 405.

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 866. 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 122.

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 726 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around R16 041. 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 608 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 032 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	November	14% cheaper	Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lyon costs on average just R12 623 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	August	12% more expensive	It costs about R16 500 for flights to Lyon from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	October	607% 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	R7 476
Best Round-Trip Price	R12 745
Fastest flight time	17h 20m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Lyon from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R7 476 (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 R12 745 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

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The fastest flight to Lyon from South Africa takes 17h 20m (Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Lyon, with a 12% 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 608.

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 October 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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