Which airports can I use when flying from Lyon to Los Angeles?

Flights from Lyon to Los Angeles usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Lyon to Los Angeles?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lyon to Los Angeles: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Lyon to Los Angeles pass through?

One-stop flights from Lyon to Los Angeles most commonly connect through: • London Heathrow (LHR) - 37% of one-stop connections • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 20% of one-stop connections • Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 11% of one-stop connections • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 10% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lyon to Los Angeles?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Lyon to Los Angeles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $751 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $996, a difference of $245. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Lyon to Los Angeles flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 56% above the $827 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Lyon to Los Angeles?

A nonstop flight from Lyon to Los Angeles takes 00m, covering 5,897 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Lyon to Los Angeles?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Lyon to Los Angeles looking right now?

One-way fares from Lyon to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $845, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Lyon to Los Angeles?

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 23m, compared with 14h 33m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 14h 43m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

What is the time difference between Lyon and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Lyon (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include: • Ace • Thrifty • Hertz • Alamo • Dollar

How much should I expect to pay for a Lyon to Los Angeles flight?

Round-trip flights from Lyon to Los Angeles range from $694 to $1,074, with an average of $827 over the past 12 months. Anything below $694 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Lyon to Los Angeles?

Round-trip flights from Lyon to Los Angeles typically range from $694 to $1,074. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $678, on Lufthansa.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Los Angeles?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Los Angeles. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Los Angeles?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Los Angeles at $686 round-trip. •July ($1,206) and August ($1,190) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 75% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Lyon to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights from Lyon to Los Angeles are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Lyon to Los Angeles?

Lufthansa ($678) and Air France ($679) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Lyon to Los Angeles according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Lyon to Los Angeles?

London Heathrow (LHR) is the most popular layover for the Lyon to Los Angeles route. 37% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via LHR.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Lyon to Los Angeles?

Flights via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $659. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Lyon to Los Angeles which airport offers the shortest layover?

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) had the shortest average connection time for Lyon to Los Angeles layovers at 8h 20m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lyon to Los Angeles

Mon, Apr 12 - Sun, May 2

9:25 am - 3:15 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

14h 50m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:30 pm - 5:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$678Lufthansa

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 30

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

15h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

5:30 pm - 5:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$678Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

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

15h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

5:30 pm - 5:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 25m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$678Lufthansa

Thu, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 10

10:40 am - 9:20 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

19h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

3:00 pm - 2:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$679Lufthansa

Tue, Dec 15 - Fri, Jan 15

2:20 pm - 8:15 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

14h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

8:50 pm - 9:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

$680British Airways

Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Jan 7

7:05 pm - 1:25 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

27h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

6:00 pm - 8:20 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

$680British Airways

Mon, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 20

1:55 pm - 8:15 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

15h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

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

13h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

$682British Airways

Thu, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 8

6:30 am - 1:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

15h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

2:12 pm - 5:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$700United Airlines

Thu, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 14

6:30 am - 1:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

15h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

12:15 pm - 11:40 amLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 25m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$701United Airlines

Thu, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 8

6:30 am - 1:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

15h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

3:00 pm - 11:20 amLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

35h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$701United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Lyon to Los Angeles

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25

7:10 am - 8:20 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

34h 10m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Casablanca Mohamed V

10:20 am - 11:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

29h 05m2 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Rome Fiumicino

$1,088Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 27

11:30 am - 8:20 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

29h 50m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Casablanca Mohamed V

10:20 am - 11:25 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

29h 05m2 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Rome Fiumicino

$1,106Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25

6:55 am - 8:20 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

34h 25m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Milan Malpensa Casablanca Mohamed V

10:20 am - 10:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

27h 55m3 stops Casablanca Mohamed V Milan Malpensa Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,112Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25

6:55 am - 1:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

15h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

6:30 pm - 10:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

20h 00m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,163Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 29

6:55 pm - 2:55 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

29h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

9:50 pm - 5:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

35h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,204British Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25

6:55 am - 1:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

15h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

10:45 pm - 10:05 amLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

27h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,273United Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25

6:55 am - 1:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

15h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

10:45 pm - 10:05 amLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

27h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,274United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 29

6:55 pm - 1:45 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

27h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

9:40 pm - 8:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,277British Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 31

6:55 am - 5:37 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

19h 42m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:45 pm - 11:05 amLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

52h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,279United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 29

6:55 pm - 8:31 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-LAX Los Angeles

34h 36m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:40 pm - 5:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

35h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,293British Airways

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Price, demand and travel trends for Lyon to Los Angeles flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Lyon to Los Angeles? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Lyon to Los Angeles departing in april.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Los Angeles?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Los Angeles. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Los Angeles? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Lyon to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Los Angeles at $686 round-trip.
•July ($1,206) and August ($1,190) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 75% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Lyon to Los Angeles the cheapest?: Flights from Lyon to Los Angeles are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Lyon to Los Angeles?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lyon to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Lyon to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from Lyon to Los Angeles takes 00m, covering 5,897 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Lyon to Los Angeles?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Lyon to Los Angeles flight?
Round-trip flights from Lyon to Los Angeles range from $694 to $1,074, with an average of $827 over the past 12 months. Anything below $694 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Lyon to Los Angeles flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 56% above the $827 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How are flight prices from Lyon to Los Angeles looking right now?
One-way fares from Lyon to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $845, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar
Which airports can I use when flying from Lyon to Los Angeles?
Flights from Lyon to Los Angeles usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).
Which airports do connecting flights from Lyon to Los Angeles pass through?
One-stop flights from Lyon to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lyon to Los Angeles?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Lyon to Los Angeles. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $751 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $996, a difference of $245.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Lyon to Los Angeles?
Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 23m, compared with 14h 33m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 14h 43m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Lyon (Pacific Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Los Angeles?
Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $751, about $245 less than Sunday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lyon to Los Angeles trip for February. Fares historically average $686 round-trip in that month - typically $520 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Los Angeles Airport.

• Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
• Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
• Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

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