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 230 (Cape Town Intl to Lyon). Users have rated Emirates 8,1/10 in over 3 405 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, 1 410 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 202 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 23h 45m on average. Lyon-Saint Exupéry is the most popular airport in Lyon.

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8:45 - 15:35CPT-LYS

31h 50m1 stop

7:50 - 10:00LYS-CPT

25h 10m1 stop

R9 925Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 30

10:10 - 8:15JNB-LYS

23h 05m1 stop

10:40 - 9:30LYS-JNB

21h 50m1 stop

R11 920Lufthansa

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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

9:30 - 8:15CPT-LYS

23h 45m1 stop

6:25 - 11:00LYS-CPT

27h 35m1 stop

R12 041Lufthansa

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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24

18:55 - 18:05CPT-LYS

24h 10m1 stop

18:05 - 9:45LYS-CPT

38h 40m2 stops

R14 122British Airways

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Wed, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 30

18:25 - 18:05CPT-LYS

24h 40m2 stops

18:05 - 9:45LYS-CPT

38h 40m2 stops

R14 690British Airways

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Wed, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 30

1:35 - 22:15JNB-LYS

21h 40m2 stops

14:10 - 10:55LYS-JNB

19h 45m2 stops

R16 978Kenya Airways

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Wed, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 16

17:15 - 9:35CPT-LYS

17h 20m1 stop

18:05 - 11:50LYS-CPT

16h 45m1 stop

R21 329Turkish Airlines

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Tue, Dec 30 - Wed, Jan 14

17:15 - 16:35CPT-LYS

24h 20m1 stop

18:05 - 11:50LYS-CPT

16h 45m1 stop

R24 684Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Jan 1 - Wed, Jan 14

13:40 - 12:50CPT-LYS

24h 10m1 stop

14:40 - 16:45LYS-CPT

25h 05m1 stop

R24 976Emirates

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Thu, Jan 1 - Thu, Jan 15

18:30 - 12:50CPT-LYS

19h 20m1 stop

14:40 - 11:40LYS-CPT

20h 00m1 stop

R28 760Emirates

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Price

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

8:45-15:35

1 stop31h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 30/11

7:50-10:00

1 stop25h 10m

R9 925

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

10:10-8:15

1 stop23h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 16/2

10:40-9:30

1 stop21h 50m

R11 920

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 041

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

18:55-18:05

1 stop24h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 30/11

18:05-9:45

2 stops38h 40m

R14 122

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

18:25-18:05

2 stops24h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 30/11

18:05-9:45

2 stops38h 40m

R14 690

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

1:35-22:15

2 stops21h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 16/2

14:10-10:55

2 stops19h 45m

R16 978

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

17:15-9:35

1 stop17h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 14/1

18:05-11:50

1 stop16h 45m

R21 329

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/1

17:15-16:35

1 stop24h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 14/1

18:05-11:50

1 stop16h 45m

R24 684

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/1

13:40-12:50

1 stop24h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 15/1

14:40-16:45

1 stop25h 05m

R24 976

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/1

18:30-12:50

1 stop19h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 14/1

14:40-11:40

1 stop20h 00m

R28 760

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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 368. 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 262.

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 729. 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 R15 950.

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 579 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around R15 869. 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 403 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 R11 903 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

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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 368 in November
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	August	15% more expensive	It costs about R16 685 for flights to Lyon from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORT	December	353% 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	R8 549
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 925
Fastest flight time	18h 55m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Lyon from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R8 549 (Cape Town Intl 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 R9 925 (Cape Town Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

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The fastest flight to Lyon from South Africa takes 18h 55m (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 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 403.

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.

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