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About Flights to Lyon
Summary info about Lyon flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $158 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $377 |
Fastest flight time | 10h 50m |
Operated By | 1 airline |
Lyon flights insights and trends
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What is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon?
If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Lyon from United States during February instead. Flights to Lyon in February, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $589.
What is the absolute cheapest flight to Lyon?
In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Lyon for $15/person, which is 98% cheaper than the average flight to Lyon. To find the cheapest price to Lyon from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Lyon?
Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Lyon. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $788. The most expensive day to fly to Lyon is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $930.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Lyon?
Our data shows that the cheapest United States to Lyon flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Lyon in the morning for as low as $641. Flights to Lyon are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $868. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.
How long does it take to fly to Lyon?
Average flight duration from United States to Lyon depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to Lyon-Saint Exupéry is 14h 30m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Lyon-Saint Exupéry is 15h 55m on average. Lyon-Saint Exupéry is the most popular airport in Lyon.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Lyon?
The best time to book a flight to Lyon from United States is 60 days out, which is when prices tend to be around $803.
Cheapest flights to Lyon airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Lyon
Los Angeles (LAX) to Lyon (LYS)
Typically, flights to Lyon from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Lyon-Saint Exupéry, which has an average price of $873
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM LOS ANGELES | January | 33% cheaper | Flying from Los Angeles to Lyon costs on average just $586 in January |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM LOS ANGELES | June | 45% more expensive | It costs about $1,268 for flights to Lyon from Los Angeles in June |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO LYON FROM LOS ANGELES | July | 290% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Lyon from Los Angeles in July than any other month |
Frequently asked questions about flying to Lyon
How long does it take to fly to Lyon?
Popular flights from the United States to Lyon, France (LYS) depart from New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Miami. You can easily find Lyon flight deals with one layover, although some of them have two to three stops before finally landing in Lyon, France. Shorter flights to Lyon depart from Boston Logan International Airport and take approximately 10 hours with one layover, followed by flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport that take approximately 12 hours with one layover. You can also depart from Miami International Airport, which will take about 14 hours with one layover. If you depart from Los Angeles International Airport, you'll take about 16 hours with one layover before you land in Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport, Lyon. These flights could take longer with two or three layovers.
Where can you fly directly into Lyon from?
Nonstop flights from the United States to Lyon are currently unavailable, but you can easily find Lyon flight deals with one layover if you need to get there faster. From Boston (BOS), you find one-stop flights with Delta Airlines and Air France with layovers in Paris. If you don't mind two or three layovers, you’ll stop in several cities, including Paris, Amsterdam, and Atlanta. From New York (JFK), Iberia, Delta, and Air France offer Lyon flight deals with one or two layovers in Paris, Detroit, Amsterdam, and Chicago. From Miami (MIA), you can book flights with Finnair, Iberia, Delta, and Air France with one, two, or three layovers in Atlanta, Madrid, Charlotte, and London. From Los Angeles (LAX), you'll find deals with one or two layovers in Paris, New York, and Atlanta.
Courchevel 1550 is known in Lyon for its amazing views and rigorous terrain. Locals and tourists enjoy making their way up the mountains when temperatures are mild and there is less chance of precipitation. Hiking in the area is often enjoyed most when the weather begins warming up and the chance for rain is low. Considering this, it would be recommended to fly to Lyon during May, June, and July to take advantage of the warmer weather and go for a hike. Hikers looking for a more family-friendly day in the great outdoors would be best suited to plan their flight to Lyon for May, June, and July, when they can visit Parc de la Tête d'Or and enjoy all that the park has to offer.
Saint-Étienne Boutheon Airport, Grenoble Airport, Chambéry Airport, Le-Puy-en-Velay Loudes Airport or Clermont-Ferrand Aulnat Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Lyon.
The cheapest airport near Lyon is typically Chambéry Airport with an average price of $744/person. These prices vary based on where travelers are coming from. It is suggested that travelers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Lyon flight deals found on momondo
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Which airlines fly to Lyon?
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Which airlines fly to Lyon?
There may be other airlines that fly to Lyon from United States, but the most popular among our users are Lufthansa, Delta, Air France and United Airlines. These airlines should offer flights to Lyon on a routine basis if you’re flying from one of the more popular airports in United States.
Turkish Airlines Flights to Lyon
The most popular airline for flights to Lyon on momondo is Turkish Airlines, which operates 11 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of Istanbul, with the best deal for Turkish Airlines flights to Lyon being $488 (round-trip, New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lyon, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 147 Turkish Airlines reviews, it is rated 8.0 by momondo users.
Delta Flights to Lyon
Another popular choice for flights to Lyon is Delta (7.9/10, 410 reviews). Most Delta flights landing in Lyon will be arriving from Paris Charles de Gaulle, but there are 32 Delta flights to Lyon from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best Delta deal found on momondo this week was $587 (Boston Logan Intl to Lyon, round-trip).
Airports near Lyon
Below you will find all the airports in Lyon along with the distance from the city center
How do you get to the city center from Lyon airport?
A popular way to get from the LYS Airport to Lyon city center is by the Rhonexpress Tram. The tram service has a direct line between the city and the airport and takes approximately 30 minutes to get to Part-Dieu, Lyon's tram station. It runs every 15 minutes operates between 5 am and midnight every day. The next travel option is by taxi, which is preferable if you have a lot of luggage, and the trip will take about 20 minutes to the city. Alternatively, you can get an Uber if you're not confident enough to tackle public transport, which will also take about 20 minutes to the city.
Popular routes to Lyon
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Visa requirements for visiting Lyon
What passport or visa requirements are there when visiting Lyon?
UA citizens require a valid passport with at least six months validity to enter France. However, a visa is not required for stays of up to 90 days.
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What can you see and do in Lyon?
If you're like most tourists, it's a given that you may want to check out the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere, which you can see from almost anywhere in Lyon. If you're an ardent historian, you may like the Gallo Roman Museum, an archaeological museum located underground, and the Roman Theaters of Lyon, where gladiators used to fight back in the day. From here, venture the secret passageways in Vieux Lyon, also known as Traboules, and if you'd like to take home a souvenir, take a tour in the silk industry in Croix-Rousse, then go enjoy then unique Lyonnaise cuisine from the small family-owned bouchons on every street.
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