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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lyon from $278

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TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:10 pm - 11:55 pm
SFO
-
LYS
19h 45m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
11:00 am - 2:45 pm
LYS
-
SFO
36h 45m
1 stop
$454TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 7:20 pm
SFO
-
LYS
27h 15m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 2:40 pm
LYS
-
SFO
27h 40m
1 stop
$647Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 7:20 pm
SFO
-
LYS
27h 15m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:20 pm
LYS
-
SFO
36h 20m
2 stops
$677Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
8:10 pm - 11:15 am
SFO
-
LYS
31h 05m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
11:00 am - 3:45 pm
LYS
-
SFO
36h 45m
1 stop
$704TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, Mar 13 - Fri, Mar 20
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 7:20 pm
SFO
-
LYS
27h 15m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 1:23 am
LYS
-
SFO
38h 23m
2 stops
$707Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 23
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 7:20 pm
SFO
-
LYS
27h 15m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:12 pm
LYS
-
SFO
36h 12m
2 stops
$737Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 5:45 pm
SFO
-
LYS
19h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 10:50 am
LYS
-
SFO
25h 05m
1 stop
$765Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 5:10 pm
SFO
-
LYS
37h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 4:45 pm
LYS
-
SFO
31h 40m
1 stop
$766Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 9:25 am
SFO
-
LYS
35h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 10:50 am
LYS
-
SFO
25h 05m
1 stop
$804Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 5:45 pm
SFO
-
LYS
19h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 10:50 am
LYS
-
SFO
25h 05m
1 stop
$805Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22

TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights from San Francisco to Lyon

Our best TAP AIR PORTUGAL deals on San Francisco to Lyon flight tickets
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Feb 27
SFO7:10 pmSan Francisco
19h 45m
1 stop
LYS11:55 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
Mar 6
LYS11:00 amLyon-Saint Exupéry
36h 45m
1 stop
SFO2:45 pmSan Francisco
$454
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mar 13
SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco
31h 05m
1 stop
LYS11:15 amLyon-Saint Exupéry
Mar 20
LYS11:00 amLyon-Saint Exupéry
36h 45m
1 stop
SFO3:45 pmSan Francisco
$704
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Jan 30
SFO7:10 pmSan Francisco
19h 45m
1 stop
LYS11:55 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
Feb 6
LYS11:00 amLyon-Saint Exupéry
36h 45m
1 stop
SFO2:45 pmSan Francisco
$745

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Lyon

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on San Francisco to Lyon flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Apr 14
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
19h 50m
1 stop
LYS5:45 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
Apr 23
LYS6:45 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
25h 05m
1 stop
SFO10:50 amSan Francisco
$765
Turkish Airlines
Feb 26
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
37h 20m
1 stop
LYS5:10 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
Mar 3
LYS6:05 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
31h 40m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$766
Turkish Airlines
Apr 6
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
35h 30m
1 stop
LYS9:25 amLyon-Saint Exupéry
Apr 20
LYS6:45 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
25h 05m
1 stop
SFO10:50 amSan Francisco
$804

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Lyon that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
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San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

7:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 3/6

11:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop36h 45m

$454

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

7:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 4/22

8:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$647

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

7:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 4/22

8:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$677

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

8:10 pm-11:15 am

1 stop31h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 3/20

11:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop36h 45m

$704

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

7:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/23

8:00 pm-1:23 am

2 stops38h 23m

$707

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

7:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/23

8:00 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops36h 12m

$737

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

12:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/23

6:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop25h 05m

$765

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

6:50 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop37h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/3

6:05 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$766

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

12:55 pm-9:25 am

1 stop35h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 4/20

6:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop25h 05m

$804

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 4/22

6:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop25h 05m

$805

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Lyon

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Lyon from San Francisco during October instead. Flights to Lyon in October, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $729.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Lyon from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Lyon for around $991 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Lyon from San Francisco for as low as $807 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Lyon flights?

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Lyon flight.

How have San Francisco to Lyon flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for San Francisco to Lyon flights are approximately 39% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Lyon

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Lyon according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap San Francisco to Lyon (SFO to LYS) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

16h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Lyon takes 16h 15m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Lyon. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Lyon.
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  • How far is San Francisco to Lyon-Saint Exupéry by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Lyon-Saint Exupéry is 5796.8 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 16h 15m.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport refresh daily.

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

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Lyon?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Lyon

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Rating
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TAP AIR PORTUGALPriceFrom $477Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,130 reviews
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $546Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,672 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $683Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,214 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $697Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,705 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $704Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,752 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $817Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,125 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $915Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,528 reviews
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Aer LingusPriceFrom $936Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,442 reviews
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