Which airports can I use when flying from Lyon to New Orleans?

Flights from Lyon to New Orleans usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Lyon to New Orleans?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Lyon to New Orleans.

Which airports do connecting flights from Lyon to New Orleans pass through?

Most connecting flights from Lyon to New Orleans pass through London Heathrow (LHR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lyon to New Orleans?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Lyon to New Orleans route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $749 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $951, a difference of $202. 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 New Orleans?

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are Bourbon Street, New Orleans Morial Convention Center and Caesars Superdome. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Lyon to New Orleans flights?

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 130% above the route average of $865. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Lyon to New Orleans?

A nonstop flight from Lyon to New Orleans takes 0h 00m, covering 5,002 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Lyon to New Orleans?

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 New Orleans looking right now?

One-way fares from Lyon to New Orleans are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $939, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Lyon and New Orleans?

New Orleans is 7 hours behind Lyon (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Priceless • Hertz • Thrifty • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a Lyon to New Orleans flight?

Round-trip flights from Lyon to New Orleans range from $710 to $960, with an average of $865 over the past 12 months. Anything below $710 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lyon to New Orleans?

American Airlines ($681) and British Airways ($705) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Lyon to New Orleans according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Lyon to New Orleans?

Flights via London Heathrow (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $953. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Lyon to New Orleans which airport offers the shortest layover?

London Heathrow (LHR) had the shortest average connection time for Lyon to New Orleans layovers at 578 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

$681

Typical prices: $710-$960

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Thu 1/18Wed 1/31

LYS - MSY • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way

$664

Typical prices: $680-$999

Multiple Airlines

Tue 10/30

LYS - MSY • 3 stops

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Not available

There are currently no direct flights between Lyon and New Orleans. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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When to book

9 weeks

in advance

Our data shows that travelers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 68% compared to booking last minute.

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February

Cheapest • 19% price drop

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lyon to New Orleans

Mon, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 31

1:55 pm - 5:50 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

34h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

10:50 am - 1:00 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

$681American Airlines

Tue, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 2

6:10 am - 9:35 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

22h 25m2 stops Madrid Barajas Dallas/Fort Worth

12:28 pm - 12:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 42m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

$686American Airlines

Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 23

6:10 am - 8:38 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

21h 28m2 stops Madrid Barajas Miami

7:55 pm - 6:05 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

$688Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 3

1:05 pm - 5:50 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

35h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

3:32 pm - 6:05 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 33m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

$703American Airlines

Wed, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 7

1:05 pm - 5:50 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

35h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

9:40 am - 1:30 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

44h 50m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

$704American Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Mon, Feb 22

7:00 pm - 5:50 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

29h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

7:55 pm - 5:40 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

$705British Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

6:10 am - 10:19 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

23h 09m2 stops Madrid Barajas Miami

10:53 am - 11:55 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 02m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Madrid Barajas

$707Iberia

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

7:00 pm - 7:12 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

31h 12m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

12:29 pm - 12:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 41m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

$708Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 1

6:10 am - 9:46 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

22h 36m2 stops Madrid Barajas Philadelphia

3:32 pm - 1:30 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 58m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

$709American Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Thu, Dec 31

2:20 pm - 9:44 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

38h 24m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 12:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

23h 10m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

$710American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Lyon to New Orleans

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

11:25 am - 8:00 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

15h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

9:50 pm - 8:50 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

$856American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

11:25 am - 10:56 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

18h 31m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

7:38 pm - 8:50 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 12m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

$862American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

5:40 pm - 8:00 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

33h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

9:50 pm - 9:55 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

29h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

$880British Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

6:10 am - 11:26 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

24h 16m2 stops Madrid Barajas Miami

10:07 am - 11:55 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 48m2 stops Miami Madrid Barajas

$884Iberia

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

2:15 pm - 11:58 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

16h 43m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:02 am - 9:55 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 53m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Boston Logan Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,562United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

6:30 am - 8:08 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

20h 38m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:15 am - 6:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

23h 55m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Kastrup Copenhagen Paris Charles de Gaulle

$3,178Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

11:25 am - 10:58 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

42h 33m3 stops London Heathrow Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

8:05 am - 9:55 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

42h 50m3 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl London Heathrow

$14,773Multiple Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Lyon to New Orleans flights

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

Round-trip flights from Lyon to New Orleans start at $681. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $710 to $960. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $681 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to New Orleans?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to New Orleans, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 9% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to New Orleans?

February is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to New Orleans at $704 round-trip.
August ($1,206) and July ($1,127) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 71% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Lyon to New Orleans the cheapest?

Flights from Lyon to New Orleans are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 68% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Low season	July
High season	March
Cheapest flight	$664

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.

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

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Which airports can I use when flying from Lyon to New Orleans?
Flights from Lyon to New Orleans usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Lyon to New Orleans?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Lyon to New Orleans.
Which airports do connecting flights from Lyon to New Orleans pass through?
Most connecting flights from Lyon to New Orleans pass through London Heathrow (LHR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lyon to New Orleans?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Lyon to New Orleans route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $749 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $951, a difference of $202. 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 New Orleans?
Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are Bourbon Street, New Orleans Morial Convention Center and Caesars Superdome. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.
How expensive are last-minute Lyon to New Orleans flights?
Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 130% above the route average of $865. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How long is a flight from Lyon to New Orleans?
A nonstop flight from Lyon to New Orleans takes 0h 00m, covering 5,002 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Lyon to New Orleans?
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 New Orleans looking right now?
One-way fares from Lyon to New Orleans are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $939, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Lyon and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 7 hours behind Lyon (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget
How much should I expect to pay for a Lyon to New Orleans flight?
Round-trip flights from Lyon to New Orleans range from $710 to $960, with an average of $865 over the past 12 months. Anything below $710 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $749 - about $202 less than Saturday (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 68% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lyon to New Orleans trip for February. Fares historically average $704 round-trip in that month - typically $502 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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