Which airlines fly to Lyon?

Emirates, Air France and Turkish Airlines 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 39% 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.

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 25m on average. Lyon is the most popular airport in Lyon.

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

Emirates and Turkish Airlines 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 September 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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20:45 - 12:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 35m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

13:35 - 7:45LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 10m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R11 517Air Algerie

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

17:15 - 9:40CPT Cape Town Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 25m1 stop Istanbul

18:10 - 23:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

R12 403Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

18:50 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 50m1 stop Istanbul

10:40 - 22:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R12 403Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23

18:50 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 50m1 stop Istanbul

10:40 - 22:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R12 435Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23

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

17h 20m1 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

R12 741Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23

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

17h 20m1 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

R12 757Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23

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

24h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

25h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 563Emirates

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

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

24h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

25h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 675Emirates

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

19:00 - 13:30PLZ Port Elizabeth-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

43h 30m2 stops Cape Town Intl London Heathrow

15:20 - 11:55LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-PLZ Port Elizabeth

43h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 024British Airways

Sun, Feb 28 - Thu, Mar 4

19:00 - 13:30PLZ Port Elizabeth-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

43h 30m2 stops Cape Town Intl London Heathrow

15:20 - 11:55LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-PLZ Port Elizabeth

43h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 105British Airways

Sun, Feb 28 - Thu, Mar 4

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13:30 - 13:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

24h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:35 - 5:30LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R13 450Emirates

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

8:20 - 18:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

33h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Paris Charles de Gaulle

9:00 - 13:30LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m3 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole

R13 563Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

14:30 - 22:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

31h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Barcelona-El Prat

19:40 - 13:30LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole

R14 030Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

8:45 - 9:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

25h 10m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

14:20 - 6:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R15 383Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

19:35 - 22:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

27h 15m2 stops Cape Town Intl London Gatwick

14:30 - 7:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m1 stop Cairo

R15 785Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

19:25 - 10:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

15:15 - 7:00LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

R29 831British Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

20:45 - 12:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 35m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

13:35 - 7:45LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 10m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene

R32 199Air Algerie

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

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

17h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vienna Intl

10:15 - 6:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R39 286Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

18:45 - 13:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

43h 05m3 stops Harare Lusaka Dubai Intl

15:35 - 7:55LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 20m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

R126 186Emirates

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

19:35 - 13:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

42h 15m2 stops Lusaka Dubai Intl

15:35 - 14:25LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 50m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

R200 861Emirates

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

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Lufthansa

Sept 16

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

LYS9:55Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sept 20

LYS14:20Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 20m

2 stops

JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 383

Lufthansa

Oct 24

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 20m

2 stops

LYS11:05Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Oct 31

LYS14:50Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 50m

1 stop

JNB9:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 431

Lufthansa

Sept 21

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 05m

2 stops

LYS13:50Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Oct 4

LYS13:00Lyon-Saint Exupéry

26h 35m

2 stops

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 524

Emirates flights from South Africa to Lyon

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Emirates

Sept 16

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 20m

1 stop

LYS13:50Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sept 20

LYS15:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

37h 55m

1 stop

JNB5:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 450

Emirates

Sept 21

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 45m

1 stop

LYS13:50Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sept 24

LYS15:35Lyon-Saint Exupéry

37h 55m

1 stop

JNB5:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 466

Emirates

Oct 25

CPT13:40Cape Town Intl

24h 10m

1 stop

LYS12:50Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Nov 1

LYS14:40Lyon-Saint Exupéry

25h 05m

1 stop

CPT16:45Cape Town Intl

R13 563

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

20:45-12:20

1 stop15h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 27/9

13:35-7:45

1 stop18h 10m

R11 517

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/10

17:15-9:40

1 stop17h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 2/11

18:10-23:00

1 stop27h 50m

R12 403

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

18:50-9:40

1 stop15h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 23/1

10:40-22:25

1 stop34h 45m

R12 403

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

18:50-9:40

1 stop15h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 23/1

10:40-22:25

1 stop34h 45m

R12 435

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

19:55-12:15

1 stop17h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 23/1

7:00-9:40

2 stops25h 40m

R12 741

JohannesburgLyon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

JNBLYS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

19:55-12:15

1 stop17h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 23/1

7:00-9:40

2 stops25h 40m

R12 757

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

13:40-12:50

1 stop24h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 1/11

14:40-16:45

1 stop25h 05m

R13 563

Cape TownLyon

CPT Cape Town Intl - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CPTLYS

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/10

13:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 31/10

14:40-16:45

1 stop25h 05m

R13 675

Port ElizabethLyon

PLZ Port Elizabeth - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

PLZLYS

Port Elizabeth

Sun 28/2

19:00-13:30

2 stops43h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/3

15:20-11:55

2 stops43h 35m

R18 024

Port ElizabethLyon

PLZ Port Elizabeth - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

PLZLYS

Port Elizabeth

Sun 28/2

19:00-13:30

2 stops43h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/3

15:20-11:55

2 stops43h 35m

R18 105

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Lyon from South Africa, with most prices found around R12 193. If you aren’t able to travel to Lyon during the month of April, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R12 290.

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Best price found	R4 494
Fastest flight time	15h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Lyon from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R4 494. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Lyon found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 517.

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 September 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 R8 962	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 37 reviews	Search Air Algerie flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R10 497	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 214 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R11 073	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 472 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom R11 307	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 650 reviews	Search Air France flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R11 848	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 654 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R15 488	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 327 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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