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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lyon from $226

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LEVEL Logo
8:10 pm - 8:40 amSFO-LYS
27h 30m1 stop
LEVEL Logo
11:25 pm - 6:10 pmLYS-SFO
27h 45m1 stop
$514LEVEL
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Sun, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 6
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 7:40 pmSFO-LYS
15h 00m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 4:10 pmLYS-SFO
28h 00m1 stop
$525Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28
LEVEL Logo
8:10 pm - 4:40 pmSFO-LYS
35h 30m1 stop
LEVEL Logo
11:25 pm - 6:10 pmLYS-SFO
27h 45m1 stop
$533LEVEL
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Sun, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 6
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4:20 pm - 8:40 amSFO-LYS
31h 20m2 stops
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9:25 am - 6:10 pmLYS-SFO
17h 45m1 stop
$613
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:35 pm - 10:15 amSFO-LYS
32h 40m1 stop
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5:10 am - 2:35 pmLYS-SFO
18h 25m1 stop
$625TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17
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4:20 pm - 8:40 amSFO-LYS
31h 20m2 stops
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11:25 pm - 6:10 pmLYS-SFO
27h 45m1 stop
$678
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Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 15
Lufthansa Logo
2:40 pm - 1:40 pmSFO-LYS
14h 00m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:45 am - 12:40 pmLYS-SFO
14h 55m1 stop
$734Lufthansa
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 12:25 pmSFO-LYS
16h 05m2 stops
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2:35 pm - 10:28 amLYS-SFO
52h 53m2 stops
$761United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 6:10 pmSFO-LYS
18h 30m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 5:46 pmLYS-SFO
36h 46m2 stops
$770United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
Lufthansa Logo
2:40 pm - 1:40 pmSFO-LYS
14h 00m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:50 pm - 12:40 pmLYS-SFO
27h 50m2 stops
$840Lufthansa
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Sun, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 6

Scandinavian Airlines flights from San Francisco to Lyon

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on San Francisco to Lyon flight tickets
Scandinavian Airlines
Oct 21
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
15h 00m
1 stop
LYS7:40 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
Oct 28
LYS8:10 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
28h 00m
1 stop
SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco
$525
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Scandinavian Airlines
Nov 10
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
17h 45m
1 stop
LYS7:25 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
Nov 17
LYS10:50 amLyon-Saint Exupéry
21h 23m
2 stops
SFO11:13 pmSan Francisco
$592
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Scandinavian Airlines
Oct 21
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
15h 00m
1 stop
LYS7:40 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
Oct 28
LYS8:10 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
35h 10m
2 stops
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
$608
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United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Lyon

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Lyon flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 10
SFO11:20 amSan Francisco
16h 05m
2 stops
LYS12:25 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
Sep 15
LYS2:35 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
52h 53m
2 stops
SFO10:28 amSan Francisco
$761
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United Airlines
Sep 12
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
18h 30m
1 stop
LYS6:10 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
Sep 19
LYS2:00 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
36h 46m
2 stops
SFO5:46 pmSan Francisco
$770
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United Airlines
Aug 30
SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco
52h 05m
2 stops
LYS10:35 amLyon-Saint Exupéry
Sep 14
LYS2:00 pmLyon-Saint Exupéry
30h 11m
1 stop
SFO11:11 amSan Francisco
$781
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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 July 31, 2025.
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Price

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

8:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop27h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 10/6

11:25 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$514

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

7:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 10/28

8:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$525

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

8:10 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop35h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 10/6

11:25 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$533

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

4:20 pm-8:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 10/7

9:25 am-6:10 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$613

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

4:35 pm-10:15 am

1 stop32h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 11/17

5:10 am-2:35 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$625

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

4:20 pm-8:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 9/15

11:25 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$678

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

2:40 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 9/2

6:45 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$734

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

11:20 am-12:25 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 9/15

2:35 pm-10:28 am

2 stops52h 53m

$761

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

2:40 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 9/19

2:00 pm-5:46 pm

2 stops36h 46m

$770

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

2:40 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 10/6

5:50 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$840

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to Lyon from San Francisco during February instead. Flights to Lyon in February, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $776.

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 $997 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 $845 on momondo.

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

As of July 2025, prices for San Francisco to Lyon flights are approximately 3% 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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Best Price Found

$226

Fastest flight time

13h 55m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Lyon

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Lyon from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $226. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Lyon found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $514.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Lyon takes 13h 55m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Lyon. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport.
There is 1 airport near Lyon: Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS)
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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 55m.

  • 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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TAP AIR PORTUGALPriceFrom $574Free CancellationRating
7.1
1,933 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $644Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $662Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,222 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $688Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $704Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,275 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $717Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,465 reviews
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Aer LingusPriceFrom $936Free CancellationRating
7.1
1,192 reviews
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