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

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

Which airlines fly to Lyon?

Air France, British Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Lyon from South Africa according to our data. Air France is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Lyon. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Lyon on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 to Lyon is 15h 30m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Lyon is 20h 45m on average. Lyon is the most popular airport in Lyon.

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

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

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

As of February 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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19:05 - 9:35

JNB

LYS

15h 30m

1 stop

10:25 - 10:30

LYS

JNB

24h 05m

1 stop

R11 331Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30

8:45 - 9:55

JNB

LYS

25h 10m

2 stops

17:50 - 6:40

LYS

JNB

12h 50m

1 stop

R11 507Lufthansa

Wed, Apr 22 - Fri, May 22

22:00 - 17:35

JNB

LYS

20h 35m

1 stop

13:50 - 10:25

LYS

JNB

19h 35m

1 stop

R11 683British Airways

Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 23

18:00 - 9:25

JNB

LYS

15h 25m

1 stop

18:45 - 10:30

LYS

JNB

15h 45m

1 stop

R11 763Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Fri, May 22

22:00 - 18:10

JNB

LYS

21h 10m

1 stop

15:05 - 7:35

LYS

JNB

15h 30m

1 stop

R11 892British Airways

Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 19

19:35 - 13:00

JNB

LYS

18h 25m

1 stop

15:05 - 7:35

LYS

JNB

15h 30m

1 stop

R12 004British Airways

Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 19

22:00 - 13:00

JNB

LYS

16h 00m

1 stop

15:05 - 10:25

LYS

JNB

18h 20m

1 stop

R12 020British Airways

Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 19

13:15 - 13:50

CPT

LYS

24h 35m

1 stop

15:40 - 11:30

LYS

CPT

19h 50m

1 stop

R13 638Emirates

Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8

7:55 - 9:30

CPT

LYS

26h 35m

1 stop

6:40 - 21:55

LYS

CPT

14h 15m

1 stop

R13 799Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25

8:05 - 12:50

PLZ

LYS

29h 45m

2 stops

14:40 - 20:00

LYS

PLZ

28h 20m

2 stops

R18 863Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25

Lufthansa flights from South Africa to Lyon

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Lufthansa

Apr 22

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

LYS9:55Lyon-Saint Exupéry

May 22

LYS17:50Lyon-Saint Exupéry

12h 50m

1 stop

JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 507

Lufthansa

Apr 22

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

LYS9:55Lyon-Saint Exupéry

May 22

LYS14:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 05m

2 stops

JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 036

Lufthansa

Mar 13

JNB10:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 40m

2 stops

LYS23:20Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mar 23

LYS13:05Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 00m

1 stop

JNB7:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 228

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Lyon

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 23

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 30m

1 stop

LYS9:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mar 30

LYS10:25Lyon-Saint Exupéry

24h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 331

Turkish Airlines

Apr 22

JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 25m

1 stop

LYS9:25Lyon-Saint Exupéry

May 22

LYS18:45Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 763

Turkish Airlines

Mar 23

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 30m

1 stop

LYS9:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mar 30

LYS18:45Lyon-Saint Exupéry

38h 55m

2 stops

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 078

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Mon 23/3

19:05-9:35

1 stop15h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

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10:25-10:30

1 stop24h 05m

R11 331

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

8:45-9:55

2 stops25h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

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17:50-6:40

1 stop12h 50m

R11 507

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

22:00-17:35

1 stop20h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

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13:50-10:25

1 stop19h 35m

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JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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18:00-9:25

1 stop15h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

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18:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

R11 763

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

22:00-18:10

1 stop21h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 19/3

15:05-7:35

1 stop15h 30m

R11 892

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

19:35-13:00

1 stop18h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 19/3

15:05-7:35

1 stop15h 30m

R12 004

JohannesburgLyon

JNB - LYS

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

22:00-13:00

1 stop16h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 19/3

15:05-10:25

1 stop18h 20m

R12 020

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

13:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 8/6

15:40-11:30

1 stop19h 50m

R13 638

Cape TownLyon

CPT - LYS

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

7:55-9:30

1 stop26h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 25/2

6:40-21:55

1 stop14h 15m

R13 799

Port ElizabethLyon

PLZ - LYS

PLZLYS

Port Elizabeth

Sat 21/2

8:05-12:50

2 stops29h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 25/2

14:40-20:00

2 stops28h 20m

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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 R11 651. 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 R12 356.

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 R13 799 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 R10 513 on momondo.

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As of February 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Lufthansa	PriceFrom R7 499	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 773 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R7 911	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 207 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R10 313	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 531 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom R10 791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 450 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R10 973	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 719 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 590	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
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The average flight duration from South Africa to Lyon depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Johannesburg to Lyon is 15h 30m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Lyon is 20h 45m on average. Lyon is the most popular airport in Lyon.

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