Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Charlotte and Lyon?

Munich (MUC) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Charlotte to Lyon?

Flights connecting via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 11h 40m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Charlotte to Lyon?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,123.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Charlotte to Lyon?

Munich (MUC) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 03m.

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

Prices for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport refresh daily.

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

As of October 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Charlotte Douglas Airport 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 Charlotte Douglas Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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3:00 pm - 2:15 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

12:55 pm - 11:59 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

17h 04m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$782Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

11:05 pm - 12:10 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

31h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

1:05 pm - 3:55 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

32h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

$786American Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 2

8:50 pm - 2:25 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

11h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

1:05 pm - 12:10 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

17h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$793American Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

7:55 pm - 5:55 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:40 pm - 4:55 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

28h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$794Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 2

6:50 pm - 12:15 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

11h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:15 am - 4:55 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

13h 40m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$805Lufthansa

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

10:24 am - 11:05 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 41m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7:00 pm - 11:59 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

34h 59m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$814Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 2

7:50 pm - 11:05 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

33h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:40 pm - 11:59 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

40h 19m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$817United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

6:50 pm - 12:15 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

11h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

12:55 pm - 4:55 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

34h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$827Lufthansa

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

4:16 pm - 3:10 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

1:55 pm - 5:04 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

33h 09m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

$842British Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

8:45 pm - 12:10 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

33h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

6:10 am - 7:34 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

19h 24m2 stops Madrid Barajas New York John F Kennedy Intl

$898American Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 2

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7:50 pm - 11:05 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

33h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 11:56 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

23h 26m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,052Lufthansa

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

7:50 pm - 11:05 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

33h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:30 am - 11:56 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

23h 26m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,053Lufthansa

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

6:40 pm - 8:10 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:40 pm - 4:20 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

32h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,089Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

4:54 pm - 9:15 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

22h 21m2 stops Baltimore/Washington London Heathrow

9:50 pm - 3:55 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

24h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,111British Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

1:30 pm - 11:40 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

28h 10m2 stops Orlando London Gatwick

11:15 pm - 10:57 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

41h 42m3 stops London Gatwick Orlando Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,248Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

1:30 pm - 11:40 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

28h 10m2 stops Orlando London Gatwick

11:15 pm - 10:57 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

41h 42m3 stops London Gatwick Orlando Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,281Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

12:05 pm - 12:00 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

29h 55m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

9:10 am - 9:33 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

42h 23m3 stops Barcelona-El Prat Lisbon Humberto Delgado Miami

$1,319Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

12:05 pm - 12:00 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

29h 55m3 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

11:15 pm - 10:57 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

41h 42m3 stops London Gatwick Orlando Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,389Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

7:15 pm - 9:15 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

20h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

9:50 pm - 3:55 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

24h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,531Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

4:55 pm - 8:50 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

21h 55m1 stop Madrid Barajas

6:10 am - 4:25 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CLT Charlotte Douglas

16h 15m1 stop Madrid Barajas

$1,572Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 7

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American Airlines flights from Charlotte to Lyon

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American Airlines

Nov 16

CLT11:05 pmCharlotte Douglas

31h 05m

1 stop

LYS12:10 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

Dec 2

LYS1:05 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

32h 50m

1 stop

CLT3:55 pmCharlotte Douglas

$786

American Airlines

Dec 2

CLT8:50 pmCharlotte Douglas

11h 35m

1 stop

LYS2:25 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

Dec 9

LYS1:05 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 05m

2 stops

CLT12:10 amCharlotte Douglas

$793

American Airlines

Nov 16

CLT8:45 pmCharlotte Douglas

33h 25m

1 stop

LYS12:10 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

Dec 2

LYS6:10 amLyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 24m

2 stops

CLT7:34 pmCharlotte Douglas

$898

United Airlines flights from Charlotte to Lyon

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United Airlines

Dec 3

CLT7:50 pmCharlotte Douglas

33h 15m

2 stops

LYS11:05 amLyon-Saint Exupéry

Dec 10

LYS1:40 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

40h 19m

2 stops

CLT11:59 pmCharlotte Douglas

$817

United Airlines

Dec 5

CLT8:15 amCharlotte Douglas

20h 50m

2 stops

LYS11:05 amLyon-Saint Exupéry

Dec 12

LYS1:40 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

37h 14m

2 stops

CLT8:54 pmCharlotte Douglas

$877

United Airlines

Dec 5

CLT11:02 amCharlotte Douglas

18h 03m

2 stops

LYS11:05 amLyon-Saint Exupéry

Dec 12

LYS1:40 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 19m

3 stops

CLT11:59 pmCharlotte Douglas

$905

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CLT Charlotte Douglas - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CLTLYS

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 12/2

3:00 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops17h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 12/9

12:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 04m

$782

CharlotteLyon

CLT Charlotte Douglas - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CLTLYS

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 11/16

11:05 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 12/2

1:05 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$786

CharlotteLyon

CLT Charlotte Douglas - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CLTLYS

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 12/2

8:50 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 12/9

1:05 pm-12:10 am

2 stops17h 05m

$793

CharlotteLyon

CLT Charlotte Douglas - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CLTLYS

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 11/16

7:55 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 12/2

6:40 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$794

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CharlotteLyon

CLT Charlotte Douglas - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CLTLYS

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 12/3

6:50 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 12/10

9:15 am-4:55 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$805

CharlotteLyon

CLT Charlotte Douglas - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CLTLYS

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 11/16

10:24 am-11:05 am

2 stops18h 41m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 12/2

7:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$814

CharlotteLyon

CLT Charlotte Douglas - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CLTLYS

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 12/3

7:50 pm-11:05 am

2 stops33h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 12/10

1:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops40h 19m

$817

CharlotteLyon

CLT Charlotte Douglas - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CLTLYS

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 11/3

6:50 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 11/9

12:55 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$827

CharlotteLyon

CLT Charlotte Douglas - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CLTLYS

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 11/3

4:16 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops16h 54m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 11/9

1:55 pm-5:04 pm

2 stops33h 09m

$842

CharlotteLyon

CLT Charlotte Douglas - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

CLTLYS

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 11/16

8:45 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 12/2

6:10 am-7:34 pm

2 stops19h 24m

$898

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If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Lyon from Charlotte during February instead. Flights to Lyon in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $644.

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Fastest flight time	11h 25m
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The fastest flight from Charlotte to Lyon takes 11h 25m

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How far is Charlotte Douglas to Lyon-Saint Exupéry by plane?
Lyon-Saint Exupéry is 4340.1 mi away from Charlotte Douglas. 11h 25m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?
Prices for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport refresh daily.
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As of October 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Charlotte Douglas Airport 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 Charlotte Douglas Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Charlotte to Lyon?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Charlotte and Lyon, the leading airline is Lufthansa, making up 60% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include American Airlines with 40%.

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