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

Finnair, British Airways, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to California

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

Prices for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to California were last updated today.

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

There are 2 operators available for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to California as of October 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$429 Cheap Flights from Lyon to California in 2026/27

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8:10 pm - 2:50 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SFO San Francisco

27h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

4:45 pm - 1:40 pmSFO San Francisco-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

35h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$608Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6

8:10 pm - 2:50 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SFO San Francisco

27h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

4:45 pm - 1:40 pmSFO San Francisco-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

35h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$612Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23

8:10 pm - 2:50 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SFO San Francisco

27h 40m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

4:45 pm - 1:40 pmSFO San Francisco-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

35h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$617Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23

2:25 pm - 2:50 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SFO San Francisco

33h 25m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

4:45 pm - 1:40 pmSFO San Francisco-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

35h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$630Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 19

7:05 pm - 2:55 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SFO San Francisco

28h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

5:25 pm - 6:10 pmSFO San Francisco-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

$663British Airways

Mon, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 28

9:15 pm - 2:55 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SFO San Francisco

26h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

8:35 pm - 9:00 pmSFO San Francisco-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$663British Airways

Fri, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 12

2:55 pm - 8:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SFO San Francisco

14h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:45 pm - 11:00 pmSFO San Francisco-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$663Lufthansa

Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 27

9:15 pm - 2:55 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SFO San Francisco

26h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

9:35 pm - 9:00 pmSFO San Francisco-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

$667British Airways

Fri, Mar 12 - Fri, Mar 19

2:55 pm - 8:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SFO San Francisco

14h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:45 pm - 11:00 pmSFO San Francisco-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$673Lufthansa

Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 27

6:30 am - 1:05 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

15h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

3:00 pm - 2:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$681Lufthansa

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

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9:45 am - 4:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

14h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

7:12 am - 12:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

$892American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 10

9:45 am - 4:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

14h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

5:00 pm - 5:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

$892American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 6

3:20 pm - 4:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

32h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

6:30 pm - 8:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

$892American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

9:45 am - 4:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

14h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

10:57 am - 1:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 33m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

$892American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 9

9:45 am - 4:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

14h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

11:37 am - 2:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

$892American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11

9:45 am - 4:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

14h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

10:43 am - 1:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

$892American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 6

7:00 pm - 2:25 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

27h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

3:30 pm - 2:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

13h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,049British Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11

12:55 pm - 4:45 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

35h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:35 pm - 7:10 pmSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,429Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 21

10:25 am - 7:50 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SFO San Francisco

18h 25m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

7:45 pm - 11:00 pmSFO San Francisco-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,560Lufthansa

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

2:35 pm - 12:30 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SFO San Francisco

18h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:45 pm - 11:00 pmSFO San Francisco-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,562Lufthansa

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

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British Airways flights from Lyon to California

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British Airways

Feb 13

LYS9:50 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

26h 05m

1 stop

SFO2:55 pmSan Francisco

Feb 22

SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco

15h 15m

1 stop

LYS5:40 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

$668

British Airways

Feb 13

LYS9:50 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

26h 05m

1 stop

SFO2:55 pmSan Francisco

Feb 22

SFO5:25 pmSan Francisco

15h 15m

1 stop

LYS5:40 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

$669

British Airways

Mar 5

LYS9:15 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

27h 05m

1 stop

LAX3:20 pmLos Angeles

Mar 17

LAX7:25 pmLos Angeles

14h 40m

1 stop

LYS6:05 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

$685

Lufthansa flights from Lyon to California

Our best Lufthansa deals on Lyon to California flight tickets

Lufthansa

Nov 12

LYS2:55 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 15m

1 stop

SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco

Nov 27

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

19h 15m

1 stop

LYS11:00 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

$663

Lufthansa

Nov 12

LYS2:55 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 15m

1 stop

SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco

Nov 27

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

19h 15m

1 stop

LYS11:00 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

$673

Lufthansa

Nov 16

LYS9:15 amLyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 35m

1 stop

SFO2:50 pmSan Francisco

Dec 1

SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco

19h 15m

1 stop

LYS11:00 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry

$676

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LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 1/30

8:10 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 2/6

4:45 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$608

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 1/16

8:10 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 1/23

4:45 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$612

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 1/16

8:10 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 1/23

4:45 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$617

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/5

2:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop33h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 2/19

4:45 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$630

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 2/15

7:05 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop28h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 2/28

5:25 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$663

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 3/5

9:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 3/12

8:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$663

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 11/12

2:55 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop14h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 11/27

6:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$663

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 3/12

9:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 3/19

9:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$667

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 11/12

2:55 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop14h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 11/27

6:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$673

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LyonLos Angeles

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - LAX Los Angeles

LYSLAX

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 11/5

6:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

3:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$681

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Lyon to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of January is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Lyon averaging around $737.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Lyon when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $848 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Lyon for as low as $735 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Lyon to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a Lyon to California flight.

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Best Price Found	$429
Fastest flight time	14h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Lyon in the past 72 hours is $429. The best round-trip flight deal from Lyon to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $608.

The fastest flight from Lyon to California takes 14h 15m

There are no direct flights from Lyon to California. There are no popular flight routes from Lyon to California.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Lyon to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to California were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to California?
There are 2 operators available for flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to California as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Lyon to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom $511	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,267 reviews		Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $689	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,291 reviews		Search Lufthansa flights

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