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.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Lyon to New Orleans. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $789 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $968, a difference of $179. 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 New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. 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 two weeks of departure) run 63% above the $896 route average. Book 23 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 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $822, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Lyon and New Orleans?

New Orleans is 6 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 averaging $62 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Priceless • 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 $745 to $1,002, with an average of $896 over the past 12 months. Anything below $745 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Lyon to New Orleans typically range from $745 to $1,002. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $717, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to New Orleans. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to New Orleans?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to New Orleans at $711 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 69% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Lyon to New Orleans the cheapest?

Flights from Lyon to New Orleans are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 50% 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 New Orleans?

American Airlines ($717) and British Airways ($726) 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 $965. 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 10h 14m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $745-$1,002

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Typical prices: $790-$1,051

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lyon to New Orleans

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 23

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

34h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

1:52 pm - 12:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 18m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

$717American Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 23

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

34h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

1:52 pm - 12:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 18m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

$718American Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 23

6:10 am - 9:30 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

22h 20m2 stops Madrid Barajas Philadelphia

1:52 pm - 12:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 18m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

$720American Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 8

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

34h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

7:55 pm - 12:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

33h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

$721American Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 2

6:10 am - 10:56 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

23h 46m2 stops Madrid Barajas Miami

10:48 am - 12:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 22m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

$724American Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

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

34h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

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

14h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

$726British Airways

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

7:05 pm - 5:50 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

29h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

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

14h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

$728British Airways

Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 10

12:30 pm - 5:50 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

36h 20m2 stops Madrid Barajas London Heathrow

9:33 am - 11:55 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 22m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Madrid Barajas

$731Iberia

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

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

34h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

12:27 pm - 5:40 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

22h 13m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

$735Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

7:05 pm - 5:50 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

29h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

8:00 am - 5:40 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

26h 40m2 stops Miami London Heathrow

$736Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Lyon to New Orleans

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

6:25 pm - 12:48 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

36h 23m2 stops Istanbul Boston Logan Intl

6:04 pm - 9:40 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

32h 36m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul

$1,332Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

6:25 pm - 6:14 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

29h 49m2 stops Istanbul New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:04 pm - 9:40 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

32h 36m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul

$1,421Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

6:25 pm - 6:14 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

29h 49m2 stops Istanbul New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:04 pm - 9:40 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

32h 36m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul

$1,425Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

12:40 pm - 12:59 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

42h 19m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Newark

10:33 am - 10:30 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

28h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,482Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

12:40 pm - 8:38 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

37h 58m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:12 pm - 11:05 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

37h 53m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,500United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

12:40 pm - 8:38 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

37h 58m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:12 pm - 11:05 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

37h 53m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,519United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

12:40 pm - 8:38 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

37h 58m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:12 pm - 11:05 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

37h 53m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,521United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

12:40 pm - 8:38 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

37h 58m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:12 pm - 11:05 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

37h 53m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

$2,048United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

6:10 am - 9:32 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

21h 22m2 stops Madrid Barajas Dallas/Fort Worth

7:55 pm - 8:15 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

$2,589American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

6:10 am - 9:32 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

21h 22m2 stops Madrid Barajas Dallas/Fort Worth

7:55 pm - 8:15 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

$2,590American 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? 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 New Orleans departing in february.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to New Orleans?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to New Orleans. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to New Orleans? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Lyon to New Orleans, 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 New Orleans at $711 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 69% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Lyon to New Orleans the cheapest?: Flights from Lyon to New Orleans are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 50% 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 New Orleans?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Lyon to New Orleans.
How long is a flight from Lyon to New Orleans?
A nonstop flight from Lyon to New Orleans takes 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 much should I expect to pay for a Lyon to New Orleans flight?
Round-trip flights from Lyon to New Orleans range from $745 to $1,002, with an average of $896 over the past 12 months. Anything below $745 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Lyon to New Orleans flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 63% above the $896 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How are flight prices from Lyon to New Orleans looking right now?
One-way fares from Lyon to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $822, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.
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 averaging $62 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Priceless
• Thrifty
• Budget
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).
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.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Lyon to New Orleans?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Lyon to New Orleans. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $789 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $968, a difference of $179.

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 is the time difference between Lyon and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 6 hours behind Lyon (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?
Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $789, about $179 less than Saturday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 50% 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 $711 round-trip in that month - typically $495 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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