Which airlines fly to Johannesburg?

Air France, Emirates and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg from Lyon according to our data. Air France is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Johannesburg. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Johannesburg are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

There are 3 operators available for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Johannesburg as of September 2025.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Johannesburg.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:45 - 9:30LYS-JNB

21h 45m1 stop

10:10 - 8:15JNB-LYS

23h 05m1 stop

R11 031Lufthansa

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Tue, Feb 3 - Sun, Mar 8

18:25 - 7:05LYS-JNB

35h 40m1 stop

10:10 - 8:15JNB-LYS

23h 05m1 stop

R11 395Lufthansa

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Sun, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 23

10:30 - 10:50LYS-JNB

23h 20m1 stop

19:10 - 17:10JNB-LYS

23h 00m1 stop

R11 551Turkish Airlines

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Tue, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 20

10:30 - 10:50LYS-JNB

23h 20m1 stop

19:05 - 9:35JNB-LYS

15h 30m1 stop

R11 933Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 15

12:40 - 13:05LYS-JNB

23h 25m2 stops

8:20 - 12:10JNB-LYS

28h 50m2 stops

R12 384Multiple Airlines

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Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21

11:50 - 9:30LYS-JNB

20h 40m2 stops

10:10 - 10:05JNB-LYS

24h 55m2 stops

R12 713Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Mar 15

14:40 - 5:35LYS-JNB

37h 55m1 stop

13:25 - 12:50JNB-LYS

24h 25m1 stop

R13 268Emirates

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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7

15:40 - 5:30LYS-JNB

37h 50m1 stop

18:50 - 12:50JNB-LYS

19h 00m1 stop

R13 286Emirates

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Sun, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 27

6:40 - 22:05LYS-JNB

14h 25m1 stop

23:59 - 16:35JNB-LYS

17h 36m1 stop

R13 737Air France

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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 10

6:40 - 22:05LYS-JNB

14h 25m1 stop

23:59 - 17:35JNB-LYS

18h 36m2 stops

R14 535Air France

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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 10

Lufthansa flights from Lyon to Johannesburg

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Lufthansa

Feb 3

LYS10:45Lyon-Saint Exupéry

21h 45m

1 stop

JNB9:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 8

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 05m

1 stop

LYS8:15Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R11 031

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Lufthansa

Nov 16

LYS18:25Lyon-Saint Exupéry

35h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 23

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 05m

1 stop

LYS8:15Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R11 395

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Lufthansa

Nov 16

LYS19:00Lyon-Saint Exupéry

35h 05m

2 stops

JNB7:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 23

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 05m

1 stop

LYS8:15Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R11 673

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Turkish Airlines flights from Lyon to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 11

LYS10:30Lyon-Saint Exupéry

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 20

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

LYS17:10Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R11 551

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 1

LYS10:30Lyon-Saint Exupéry

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 15

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 30m

1 stop

LYS9:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R11 933

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 1

LYS10:30Lyon-Saint Exupéry

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 15

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 30m

1 stop

LYS9:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R12 002

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LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/2

10:45-9:30

1 stop21h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

10:10-8:15

1 stop23h 05m

R11 031

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 16/11

18:25-7:05

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

10:10-8:15

1 stop23h 05m

R11 395

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 11/11

10:30-10:50

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

19:10-17:10

1 stop23h 00m

R11 551

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 1/3

10:30-10:50

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

19:05-9:35

1 stop15h 30m

R11 933

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 14/3

12:40-13:05

2 stops23h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

8:20-12:10

2 stops28h 50m

R12 384

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 2/2

11:50-9:30

2 stops20h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

10:10-10:05

2 stops24h 55m

R12 713

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 31/10

14:40-5:35

1 stop37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/11

13:25-12:50

1 stop24h 25m

R13 268

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 28/9

15:40-5:30

1 stop37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

18:50-12:50

1 stop19h 00m

R13 286

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 27/10

6:40-22:05

1 stop14h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

23:59-16:35

1 stop17h 36m

R13 737

LyonJohannesburg

LYS - JNB

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 27/10

6:40-22:05

1 stop14h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

23:59-17:35

2 stops18h 36m

R14 535

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Johannesburg. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R12 193. The month of June is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Lyon averaging around R12 609.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Lyon to Johannesburg is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as R11 664. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Lyon because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R30 780.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Lyon to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as R11 368. Flying to Johannesburg in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is at midday when prices are around R20 924.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from Lyon when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around R15 705 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Lyon for as low as R12 072 on momondo.

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How far is Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Johannesburg by plane?
The distance between Lyon-Saint Exupéry and Johannesburg is about 8332,5 km. 13h 40m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Johannesburg?
Prices for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Johannesburg are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Johannesburg?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Johannesburg as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Johannesburg?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Johannesburg.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Lyon to Johannesburg

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R9 384	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 407 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom R10 896	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 468 reviews	Search Air France flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 664	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 336 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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