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Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lyon

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flight Duration22 h and 30 mFlights between Johannesburg and Lyon take, on average, 22 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportsO. R. Tambo International AirportFor flights from Johannesburg to Lyon
Destination airportLyon-Saint Exupéry AirportFor the route from Johannesburg to Lyon
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Johannesburg to Lyon
One-way average Price£640The average price for a flight Johannesburg - Lyon at Opodo is £640, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Lyon when departing from Johannesburg
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Last checked on Sat 07/11
Distance: 5,182 mi
Johannesburg airports
O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi
Lyon airports
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Johannesburg to Lyon flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Johannesburg to Lyon (France) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Johannesburg to Lyon takes roughly 14 h and 55 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Johannesburg–Lyon route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
  • Arrival airport: Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

The weather in Lyon

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Lyon, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 27ºC
  • Lows: down to 0ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: October

Tips for cheaper flights from Johannesburg to Lyon

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Lyon:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Lyon. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Lyon

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon?
When you fly from Johannesburg to Lyon the average price is £640. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Lyon at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Johannesburg to Lyon. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon?
The most popular months to book a flight from Johannesburg to Lyon are January, February and April, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to Lyon?
The best time of the year to go to Lyon when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, April is the top 1º month to fly to Lyon from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, February and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - Lyon.
How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Lyon?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and Lyon is of around 22 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,181.77 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Lyon compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Lyon can experience temperatures up to 20º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 4º ºC in Lyon, compared to the 11º ºC average in Johannesburg.

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