What is the cheapest airline that flies from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to South Africa

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

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There is 1 operator available for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to South Africa as of August 2026.

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

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 South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

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

R7 077 Cheap Flights from Lyon to South Africa in 2026

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19:20 - 13:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 05m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R9 528Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 21

19:20 - 13:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 05m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 8:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R10 117Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 30

19:20 - 13:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 05m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R10 967Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30

19:20 - 13:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 05m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R11 081Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 21

18:20 - 13:05LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 45m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 8:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R11 195Ethiopian Air

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7

19:35 - 10:30LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 55m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

20:00 - 12:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 20m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R11 294Air Algerie

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 21

17:55 - 10:30LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 35m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

20:40 - 11:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 40m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R11 294Air Algerie

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Nov 25

19:40 - 8:50LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 10m2 stops Algiers Houari Boumediene Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl

20:40 - 11:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 40m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R11 310Air Algerie

Thu, Dec 17 - Mon, Jan 4

6:30 - 21:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 17:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 680Air France

Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Sep 3

6:30 - 21:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 17:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R13 696Air France

Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Sep 3

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19:20 - 13:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 05m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

22:50 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

33h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R12 274Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 8

17:50 - 6:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:00 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

41h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl

R13 680Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 8

17:50 - 6:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:00 - 23:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

28h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

R14 007Lufthansa

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 8

19:20 - 1:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m3 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole Kinshasa N'djili

22:50 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

33h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R15 853Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 8

18:15 - 21:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 9:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

34h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R19 057KLM

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25

15:35 - 16:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:15 - 13:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

24h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R19 482Emirates

Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 14

9:55 - 21:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 17:35CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R19 662KLM

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20

15:35 - 18:05LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:15 - 13:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

24h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 070Emirates

Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 28

13:00 - 10:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 25m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Johannesburg OR Tambo

17:55 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

38h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R20 381Lufthansa

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25

18:40 - 14:35LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 55m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Johannesburg OR Tambo

23:15 - 9:25CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

34h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R20 446Air France

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25

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Ethiopian Air flights from Lyon to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 1

LYS19:20Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 05m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 21

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 45m

2 stops

LYS8:15Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R9 528

Ethiopian Air

Oct 13

LYS19:20Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 05m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 30

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m

2 stops

LYS8:25Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R10 117

Ethiopian Air

Sept 15

LYS19:20Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 05m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 30

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 45m

2 stops

LYS8:15Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R10 967

Air Algerie flights from Lyon to South Africa

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Air Algerie

Sept 1

LYS19:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 55m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 21

JNB20:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 20m

1 stop

LYS12:20Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R11 294

Air Algerie

Aug 23

LYS14:45Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 00m

1 stop

JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 7

JNB20:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 20m

1 stop

LYS12:20Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R11 310

Air Algerie

Aug 23

LYS14:45Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 00m

1 stop

JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 7

JNB20:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 20m

1 stop

LYS12:20Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R11 343

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LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 1/9

19:20-13:25

2 stops18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

14:30-8:15

2 stops17h 45m

R9 528

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 13/10

19:20-13:25

2 stops18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

14:30-8:25

2 stops18h 55m

R10 117

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 15/9

19:20-13:25

2 stops18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

14:30-8:15

2 stops17h 45m

R10 967

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 1/9

19:20-13:25

2 stops18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

14:30-8:15

2 stops17h 45m

R11 081

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 1/12

18:20-13:05

2 stops17h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

14:30-8:25

2 stops18h 55m

R11 195

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LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 1/9

19:35-10:30

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

20:00-12:20

1 stop16h 20m

R11 294

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 22/9

17:55-10:30

1 stop16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

20:40-11:20

1 stop15h 40m

R11 294

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 17/12

19:40-8:50

2 stops36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/1

20:40-11:20

1 stop15h 40m

R11 310

LyonCape Town

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CPT Cape Town Intl

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 23/8

6:30-21:25

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

23:15-17:35

1 stop18h 20m

R13 680

LyonCape Town

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - CPT Cape Town Intl

LYSCPT

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 23/8

6:30-21:25

1 stop14h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

23:15-17:35

1 stop18h 20m

R13 696

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Lyon to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Lyon is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R14 186, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until May to fly from Lyon, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R14 219.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Lyon when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R15 574 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Lyon for as low as R12 225 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Lyon to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Lyon to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	13h 40m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Lyon to South Africa takes 13h 40m

There are no direct flights from Lyon to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Lyon to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Lyon to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to South Africa?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to South Africa as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to South Africa?
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 South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa 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 South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Lyon to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air France	PriceFrom R12 610	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 634 reviews		Search Air France flights

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