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

Emirates is the most popular carrier operating from Lyon-Saint Exupéry 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.

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

R6 754 Cheap Flights from Lyon to South Africa in 2026/27

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6:10 - 10:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 30m1 stop Madrid Barajas

19:55 - 23:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

28h 45m1 stop Madrid Barajas

R11 329Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 11

12:35 - 8:50LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

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

15h 40m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R11 412Air Algerie

Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Dec 7

12:35 - 8:50LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

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

15h 40m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R11 445Air Algerie

Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Dec 7

19:35 - 13:30LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 8:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R11 712Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 17

19:20 - 13:30LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 10m2 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 712Ethiopian Air

Thu, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 26

19:35 - 13:30LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 8:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R11 712Ethiopian Air

Tue, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 17

12:35 - 8:50LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

20:40 - 18:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

23h 00m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R11 911Air Algerie

Sun, Jan 3 - Mon, Jan 18

12:35 - 8:50LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 15m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

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

15h 40m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R11 911Air Algerie

Sun, Jan 3 - Wed, Jan 20

6:30 - 21:20LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 22:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

22h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

R16 503Air France

Tue, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 27

6:30 - 21:20LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 17:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 852Air France

Sat, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 23

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19:35 - 13:30LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 8:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

34h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

R12 993Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

19:35 - 13:30LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

23:00 - 8:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

34h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R13 858Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

7:00 - 9:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Frankfurt am Main

19:55 - 8:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

13h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R15 055Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

19:55 - 9:55LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:45 - 11:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Brussels Bruxelles-National

R15 421Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 10

21:20 - 8:15LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m3 stops Barcelona-El Prat London Gatwick Frankfurt am Main

19:40 - 22:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

27h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main London Gatwick

R15 737Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 10

14:50 - 9:55LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:45 - 11:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Brussels Bruxelles-National

R16 386Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 10

19:55 - 9:55LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19:55 - 12:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R16 553Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 10

9:10 - 20:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 00m3 stops Barcelona-El Prat Milan Malpensa Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 20:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

31h 20m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Milan Malpensa Tunis Carthage

R16 702Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

23:15 - 8:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 25m3 stops London Gatwick Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

9:50 - 9:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

24h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

R17 700Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

21:20 - 8:15LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m3 stops Barcelona-El Prat London Gatwick Frankfurt am Main

12:15 - 22:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

35h 10m3 stops Cape Town Intl Frankfurt am Main London Gatwick

R19 281Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 10

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 12

LYS19:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 55m

2 stops

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 25

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 30m

2 stops

LYS8:00Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R11 079

Ethiopian Air

Nov 12

LYS19:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 55m

2 stops

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 25

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 30m

2 stops

LYS8:00Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R11 129

Ethiopian Air

Nov 12

LYS19:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 55m

2 stops

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 25

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 30m

2 stops

LYS8:00Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R11 229

Air Algerie flights from Lyon to South Africa

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Air Algerie

Nov 22

LYS12:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 7

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 40m

1 stop

LYS11:20Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R11 445

Air Algerie

Jan 3

LYS12:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 20

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 40m

1 stop

LYS11:20Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R11 911

Air Algerie

Nov 12

LYS19:40Lyon-Saint Exupéry

36h 10m

2 stops

JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 25

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m

1 stop

LYS20:05Lyon-Saint Exupéry

R13 142

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LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 1/2

6:10-10:40

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/2

19:55-23:40

1 stop28h 45m

R11 329

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 22/11

12:35-8:50

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

20:40-11:20

1 stop15h 40m

R11 412

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 22/11

12:35-8:50

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

20:40-11:20

1 stop15h 40m

R11 445

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/3

19:35-13:30

2 stops16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/3

14:30-8:00

2 stops18h 30m

R11 712

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 15/4

19:20-13:30

2 stops18h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/4

14:30-8:15

2 stops17h 45m

R11 712

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 2/3

19:35-13:30

2 stops16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/3

14:30-8:00

2 stops18h 30m

R11 712

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 3/1

12:35-8:50

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/1

20:40-18:40

1 stop23h 00m

R11 911

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 3/1

12:35-8:50

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/1

20:40-11:20

1 stop15h 40m

R11 911

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 13/4

6:30-21:20

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/4

23:15-22:10

2 stops22h 55m

R16 503

Fastest return journey

LyonJohannesburg

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LYSJNB

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 3/4

6:30-21:20

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/4

23:15-17:35

1 stop18h 20m

R16 852

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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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 525, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in May, then you should wait until September to fly from Lyon, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 891.

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 101 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 327 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a Lyon to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R6 754
Fastest flight time	14h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Lyon in the past 72 hours is R6 754. The best return flight deal from Lyon to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 329.

The fastest flight from Lyon to South Africa takes 14h 15m

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 November 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 835	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 651 reviews		Search Air France flights

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