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 50m on average, while flying from Cape Town to Lyon is 17h 50m on average. Lyon is the most popular airport in Lyon.

Which airlines fly to Lyon?

Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Air France are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Lyon from South Africa according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Lyon. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Lyon on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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 October 2026, there are 6 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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0:20 - 17:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 50m1 stop Istanbul

18:10 - 22:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m1 stop Istanbul

R13 331Turkish Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Jan 16

18:30 - 12:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:40 - 16:45LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 347Emirates

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

0:20 - 17:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 50m1 stop Istanbul

10:40 - 10:55LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 15m1 stop Istanbul

R13 464Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Dec 6

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

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

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

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

R13 746Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

13:40 - 12:50CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

24h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:40 - 18:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 796Emirates

Sun, Nov 29 - Fri, Dec 4

19:55 - 17:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

23h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

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

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

R13 829Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

23:55 - 22:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

23h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:20 - 22:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R15 608Air France

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Jan 9

23:55 - 17:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:20 - 22:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R16 173Air France

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Jan 9

20:40 - 12:10CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

19:00 - 12:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

R21 093British Airways

Thu, Dec 17 - Wed, Jan 6

20:35 - 13:00CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

16:45 - 12:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

R21 093British Airways

Sun, Dec 13 - Wed, Jan 6

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Emirates flights from South Africa to Lyon

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Emirates

Nov 11

CPT18:30Cape Town Intl

19h 20m

1 stop

LYS12:50Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Nov 15

LYS14:40Lyon-Saint Exupéry

25h 05m

1 stop

CPT16:45Cape Town Intl

R13 347

Emirates

Nov 6

CPT13:40Cape Town Intl

24h 10m

1 stop

LYS12:50Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Nov 15

LYS14:40Lyon-Saint Exupéry

25h 05m

1 stop

CPT16:45Cape Town Intl

R13 779

Emirates

Nov 29

CPT13:40Cape Town Intl

24h 10m

1 stop

LYS12:50Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Dec 4

LYS14:40Lyon-Saint Exupéry

26h 20m

1 stop

CPT18:00Cape Town Intl

R13 796

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Lyon

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Turkish Airlines

Dec 2

JNB0:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

LYS17:10Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Jan 16

LYS18:10Lyon-Saint Exupéry

27h 15m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 331

Turkish Airlines

Nov 22

JNB0:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

LYS17:10Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Dec 6

LYS10:40Lyon-Saint Exupéry

23h 15m

1 stop

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 464

Turkish Airlines

Nov 24

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m

1 stop

LYS17:10Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Dec 1

LYS10:40Lyon-Saint Exupéry

34h 45m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 646

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JNBLYS

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Wed 2/12

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 16/1

18:10-22:25

1 stop27h 15m

R13 331

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

18:30-12:50

1 stop19h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 15/11

14:40-16:45

1 stop25h 05m

R13 347

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

0:20-17:10

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 6/12

10:40-10:55

1 stop23h 15m

R13 464

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

23:00-8:00

2 stops34h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 1/12

19:35-13:30

2 stops16h 55m

R13 746

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/11

13:40-12:50

1 stop24h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 4/12

14:40-18:00

1 stop26h 20m

R13 796

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

19:55-17:55

1 stop23h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 1/12

7:00-9:40

2 stops25h 40m

R13 829

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/12

23:55-22:15

1 stop23h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 9/1

6:20-22:00

1 stop14h 40m

R15 608

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/12

23:55-17:50

2 stops18h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 9/1

6:20-22:00

1 stop14h 40m

R16 173

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CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/12

20:40-12:10

1 stop16h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 6/1

19:00-12:10

1 stop16h 10m

R21 093

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/12

20:35-13:00

1 stop17h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 6/1

16:45-12:10

1 stop18h 25m

R21 093

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Lyon from South Africa, with most prices found around R12 516. If you aren’t able to travel to Lyon during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R14 261.

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Best price found	R4 920
Fastest flight time	15h 50m
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The best one-way flight to Lyon from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R4 920. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Lyon found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 331.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Lyon takes 15h 50m

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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 October 2026, there are 6 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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Air Algerie	PriceFrom R9 248	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 40 reviews	Search Air Algerie flights
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Air France	PriceFrom R11 695	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 653 reviews	Search Air France flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 519	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 686 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R12 695	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 275 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R15 983	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 336 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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