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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lyon from $351

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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 10:05 amSFO-LYS
32h 25m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 2:35 pmLYS-SFO
27h 25m1 stop
$531Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-LYS
17h 45m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 2:35 pmLYS-SFO
27h 25m1 stop
$559Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 30
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:35 pm - 10:15 amSFO-LYS
32h 40m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
5:10 am - 3:35 pmLYS-SFO
18h 25m1 stop
$576TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:35 pm - 5:35 pmSFO-LYS
16h 00m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:20 pm - 4:05 pmLYS-SFO
30h 45m1 stop
$589TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 29
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 12:25 pmSFO-LYS
13h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 3:35 pmLYS-SFO
34h 40m2 stops
$620United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 18 - Tue, Jan 27
United Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 11:05 amSFO-LYS
17h 40m1 stop
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6:25 am - 8:10 pmLYS-SFO
22h 45m1 stop
$627United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Fri, Jan 30
Delta Logo
3:40 pm - 5:35 pmSFO-LYS
16h 55m1 stop
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2:10 pm - 11:50 amLYS-SFO
30h 40m1 stop
$633Delta
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Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 24
Delta Logo
3:35 pm - 5:35 pmSFO-LYS
17h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:40 am - 9:33 amLYS-SFO
35h 53m2 stops
$639Delta
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Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 24
Lufthansa Logo
10:59 pm - 6:00 pmSFO-LYS
34h 01m2 stops
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10:45 am - 9:37 pmLYS-SFO
19h 52m2 stops
$678Lufthansa
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Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 27
Lufthansa Logo
2:40 pm - 6:20 pmSFO-LYS
18h 40m1 stop
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6:25 am - 12:40 pmLYS-SFO
15h 15m1 stop
$680Lufthansa
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Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 20

Scandinavian Airlines flights from San Francisco to Lyon

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Scandinavian Airlines
Jan 10
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
32h 25m
1 stop
LYS10:05 amLyon-Saint Exupéry
Jan 17
LYS8:10 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
27h 25m
1 stop
SFO2:35 pmSan Francisco
$531
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Scandinavian Airlines
Jan 17
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
17h 45m
1 stop
LYS7:25 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
Jan 30
LYS8:10 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
27h 25m
1 stop
SFO2:35 pmSan Francisco
$559
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Scandinavian Airlines
Apr 30
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
17h 35m
1 stop
LYS7:20 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
May 10
LYS8:00 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
27h 40m
1 stop
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
$561
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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
Mar 2
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
32h 40m
1 stop
LYS10:15 amLyon-Saint Exupéry
Mar 9
LYS5:10 amLyon-Saint Exupéry
18h 25m
1 stop
SFO3:35 pmSan Francisco
$576
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Jan 14
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
16h 00m
1 stop
LYS5:35 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
Jan 29
LYS6:20 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
30h 45m
1 stop
SFO4:05 pmSan Francisco
$589
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Jan 14
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
16h 00m
1 stop
LYS5:35 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
Jan 30
LYS11:00 amLyon-Saint Exupéry
36h 45m
1 stop
SFO2:45 pmSan Francisco
$596
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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 November 2, 2025.
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San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

4:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 1/17

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$531

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

4:40 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 1/30

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$559

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

4:35 pm-10:15 am

1 stop32h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 3/9

5:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$576

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

4:35 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 1/29

6:20 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$589

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

1:30 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 1/27

1:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$620

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

8:25 am-11:05 am

1 stop17h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 1/30

6:25 am-8:10 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$627

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

3:40 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 12/24

2:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 40m

$633

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

3:35 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 12/24

6:40 am-9:33 am

2 stops35h 53m

$639

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

10:59 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops34h 01m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 1/27

10:45 am-9:37 pm

2 stops19h 52m

$678

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

2:40 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/20

6:25 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$680

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Lyon?

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 January instead. Flights to Lyon in January, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $717.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Lyon?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Lyon. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $938. The most expensive day to fly to Lyon is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,165.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Lyon?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Francisco 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 $923. Flights to Lyon are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $1,240. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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 $971 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 $799 on momondo.

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

As of November 2025, prices for San Francisco to Lyon flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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 13h 25m.

  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Lyon

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Rating
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TAP AIR PORTUGALPriceFrom $477Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,042 reviews
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $546Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,553 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $644Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,994 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $657Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,494 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $695Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,544 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $786Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,482 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $817Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,999 reviews
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Aer LingusPriceFrom $936Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,365 reviews
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