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

Air Canada, United Airlines, and Aer Lingus are the most popular carriers operating from California to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

What airlines fly to Lyon?

Lufthansa, United Airlines and Air France are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Lyon from California according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Lyon. Keep in mind that there are 9 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?

Average flight duration from California to Lyon depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to Lyon is 14h 10m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Lyon is 16h on average. Lyon is the most popular airport in Lyon.

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

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

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

As of January 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

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

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 layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport 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 license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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4:45 pm - 11:55 pm

LAX

LYS

22h 10m

1 stop

5:10 am - 3:40 pm

LYS

LAX

18h 30m

1 stop

$451TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sat, Mar 7 - Thu, Mar 19

4:45 pm - 10:10 am

LAX

LYS

32h 25m

1 stop

5:10 am - 3:00 pm

LYS

LAX

18h 50m

1 stop

$471TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28

9:00 am - 11:05 am

LAS

LYS

17h 05m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 8:39 pm

LYS

LAS

15h 59m

1 stop

$511Air Canada

Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28

8:15 am - 11:10 am

LAX

LYS

18h 55m

2 stops

12:55 pm - 10:00 pm

LYS

LAX

17h 05m

1 stop

$513Air Canada

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

6:30 pm - 5:40 pm

LAX

LYS

15h 10m

1 stop

12:55 pm - 10:00 pm

LYS

LAX

17h 05m

1 stop

$518Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

8:15 am - 10:05 am

LAX

LYS

17h 50m

1 stop

6:25 am - 2:05 pm

LYS

LAX

15h 40m

1 stop

$520Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18

6:30 pm - 5:40 pm

LAX

LYS

15h 10m

1 stop

12:55 pm - 3:35 pm

LYS

LAX

34h 40m

2 stops

$526United Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

5:30 pm - 5:05 pm

LAX

LYS

14h 35m

1 stop

7:05 am - 5:23 pm

LYS

LAX

19h 18m

2 stops

$527Lufthansa

Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 17

2:15 pm - 5:40 pm

LAX

LYS

19h 25m

2 stops

1:05 pm - 12:17 am

LYS

LAX

19h 12m

2 stops

$532Lufthansa

Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Mar 25

6:30 am - 11:05 am

SAN

LYS

19h 35m

2 stops

8:55 am - 3:45 pm

LYS

SAN

15h 50m

1 stop

$541United Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8

Air Canada flights from California to Lyon

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Air Canada

Feb 21

LAS9:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

17h 05m

1 stop

LYS11:05 amLyon-Saint Exupéry

Feb 28

LYS1:40 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 59m

1 stop

LAS8:39 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$511

Air Canada

Mar 10

LAX8:15 amLos Angeles

18h 55m

2 stops

LYS11:10 amLyon-Saint Exupéry

Mar 17

LYS12:55 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 05m

1 stop

LAX10:00 pmLos Angeles

$513

Air Canada

Feb 25

SMF5:00 amSacramento Intl

21h 05m

2 stops

LYS11:05 amLyon-Saint Exupéry

Mar 1

LYS1:40 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

41h 57m

2 stops

SMF10:37 pmSacramento Intl

$526

Delta flights from California to Lyon

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Delta

Feb 22

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

22h 10m

2 stops

LYS1:25 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

Mar 7

LYS6:40 amLyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 25m

1 stop

SAN12:05 pmSan Diego

$547

Delta

Feb 22

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

22h 10m

2 stops

LYS1:25 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

Mar 7

LYS6:40 amLyon-Saint Exupéry

23h 25m

2 stops

SAN9:05 pmSan Diego

$552

Delta

Mar 17

LAX6:45 pmLos Angeles

14h 50m

1 stop

LYS5:35 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

Mar 25

LYS10:25 amLyon-Saint Exupéry

21h 27m

2 stops

LAX11:52 pmLos Angeles

$557

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LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

4:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 3/19

5:10 am-3:40 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$451

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

4:45 pm-10:10 am

1 stop32h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 2/28

5:10 am-3:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$471

Las VegasLyon

LAS - LYS

LASLYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/21

9:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop17h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 2/28

1:40 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$511

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

8:15 am-11:10 am

2 stops18h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/17

12:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$513

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

6:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/17

12:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$518

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

8:15 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 3/18

6:25 am-2:05 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$520

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

6:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/17

12:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$526

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

5:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 4/17

7:05 am-5:23 pm

2 stops19h 18m

$527

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/17

2:15 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 3/25

1:05 pm-12:17 am

2 stops19h 12m

$532

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Wed 3/4

6:30 am-11:05 am

2 stops19h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 3/8

8:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$541

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Lyon from California during October instead. Flights to Lyon in October, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $720.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Lyon?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Lyon from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Lyon for around $897 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Lyon from California for as low as $680 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?
As of January 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?
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 layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport 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 license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $477	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,130 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $546	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,669 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom $582	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,526 reviews	Search Air France flights
Delta	PriceFrom $595	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,118 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $671	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,207 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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Lufthansa	PriceFrom $687	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,748 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $697	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,702 reviews	Search British Airways flights
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What is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Lyon from California during October instead. Flights to Lyon in October, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $720.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Lyon?

Can stopping save me money on California to Lyon flights?

You could potentially save up to 21% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Lyon flight.

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

Air Canada, United Airlines, and Aer Lingus are the most popular carriers operating from California to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

What airlines fly to Lyon?

How long does it take to fly to Lyon?

Average flight duration from California to Lyon depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to Lyon is 14h 10m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Lyon is 16h on average. Lyon is the most popular airport in Lyon.

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