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Cheapest round-trip
$801
Typical prices: $911-$1,487
Delta
Sun 12/9Sun 12/16
CVG - LYS • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$398
Typical prices: $461-$647
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/1
CVG - LYS • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cincinnati and Lyon. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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March
Cheapest • 32% price drop
June
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Top layover airports
London Heathrow (LHR)
Cheapest • Avg $1,187 (round-trip)
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Shortest trip • 12h 54m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Lyon (CVG-LYS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cincinnati to Lyon

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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11:25 am - 10:40 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
17h 15m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle
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2:10 pm - 11:23 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
15h 13m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl
$801Delta
Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13
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6:10 pm - 5:55 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
17h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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6:30 am - 10:21 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
21h 51m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl
$842Lufthansa
Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13
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8:50 pm - 6:10 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
15h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
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6:10 am - 8:45 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
20h 35m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl
$844Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 11
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8:50 pm - 6:05 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
15h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
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1:15 pm - 11:26 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
16h 11m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl
$878British Airways
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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8:50 pm - 6:05 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
15h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
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1:05 pm - 12:55 amLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
17h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl
$944British Airways
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:03 am - 2:10 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
21h 07m2 stops Philadelphia Dublin
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6:10 am - 2:08 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
37h 58m2 stops Madrid Barajas New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,041Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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11:59 am - 1:40 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
19h 41m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Kastrup Copenhagen
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6:15 am - 10:15 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
22h 00m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Kastrup Copenhagen Newark
$1,134Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13
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8:50 pm - 6:10 pmCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
15h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
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11:00 am - 6:55 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
13h 55m1 stop London Gatwick
$1,135Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19
United Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 11:05 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
14h 09m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
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1:40 pm - 8:47 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
37h 07m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,233United Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19
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7:00 am - 11:05 amCVG  Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
22h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
United Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 11:42 amLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
28h 02m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,237United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Cincinnati to Lyon flights

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

Round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Lyon typically range from $911 to $1,487. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $801, on Delta.

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Key details for Cincinnati to Lyon flights

Cheapest flight

$398
The most popular month to fly with an average 42% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Cincinnati to Lyon

When to book flights from Cincinnati to Lyon

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cincinnati to Lyon based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cincinnati to Lyon flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Cincinnati to Lyon?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cincinnati to Lyon.

  • How long is a flight from Cincinnati to Lyon?

    A nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Lyon takes 00m, covering 4,353 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cincinnati to Lyon?

    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 Cincinnati to Lyon flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cincinnati to Lyon range from $911 to $1,487, with an average of $1,114 over the past 12 months. Anything below $911 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Cincinnati to Lyon changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $801 to $1,942. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cincinnati to Lyon looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cincinnati to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $452, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $45 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Rentscape
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Ok Mobility
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cincinnati to Lyon?

    Flights from Cincinnati to Lyon usually depart from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cincinnati to Lyon pass through?

    Connecting flights from Cincinnati to Lyon most commonly pass through:

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 87% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 13% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cincinnati to Lyon?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Cincinnati to Lyon. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $858 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,419, a difference of $561.

    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 Cincinnati to Lyon?

    Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 54m, compared with 14h 06m via London Heathrow (LHR).

  • What is the time difference between Cincinnati and Lyon?

    Lyon is 5 hours ahead of Cincinnati (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Lyon?

    Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Place Bellecour and Place Carnot. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Cincinnati to Lyon flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $858, about $561 less than Monday fares (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cincinnati to Lyon trip for March. Fares historically average $756 round-trip in that month - typically $731 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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