LYS - SFO

$403 Find Cheap Flights from Lyon to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Lyon to San Francisco departing on 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Lyon to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Lyon to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$634
Typical prices: $717-$984
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 4/24Thu 4/30
LYS - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$403
Typical prices: $776-$947
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/23
LYS - SFO • 2 stops
Top airlines
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Cheapest • from $634 (round-trip)
Lufthansa
Best reviews • 6.8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Lyon and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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London (LHR)
Cheapest • Avg $667 (round-trip)
Amsterdam (AMS)
Shortest trip • 13h 58m (one-way)
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 20% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Lyon to San Francisco (LYS-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lyon to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Lyon to San Francisco

Fri, Apr 24 - Thu, Apr 30
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
5:20 am - 4:50 pm
LYS
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SFO
20h 30m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:55 pm - 12:55 am
SFO
-
LYS
20h 00m
1 stop
$634TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 30
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:50 pm - 4:50 pm
LYS
-
SFO
31h 00m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:55 pm - 12:55 am
SFO
-
LYS
20h 00m
1 stop
$641TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 30
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:50 pm - 4:50 pm
LYS
-
SFO
31h 00m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:55 pm - 12:55 am
SFO
-
LYS
20h 00m
1 stop
$642TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 30
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:30 pm - 2:35 pm
LYS
-
SFO
29h 05m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:55 pm - 12:55 am
SFO
-
LYS
20h 00m
1 stop
$643TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 30
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:50 pm - 4:50 pm
LYS
-
SFO
31h 00m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:55 pm - 12:55 am
SFO
-
LYS
20h 00m
1 stop
$644TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, Mar 6 - Wed, Mar 11
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
11:00 am - 2:45 pm
LYS
-
SFO
36h 45m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
5:35 pm - 5:35 pm
SFO
-
LYS
16h 00m
1 stop
$653TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
11:00 am - 2:45 pm
LYS
-
SFO
36h 45m
1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
5:35 pm - 5:35 pm
SFO
-
LYS
16h 00m
1 stop
$654TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 30
Lufthansa Logo
6:35 am - 12:40 pm
LYS
-
SFO
15h 05m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
2:40 pm - 6:10 pm
SFO
-
LYS
18h 30m
1 stop
$675Lufthansa
Fri, Apr 17 - Wed, Apr 29
Lufthansa Logo
7:05 am - 12:40 pm
LYS
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SFO
14h 35m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
2:40 pm - 1:30 pm
SFO
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LYS
13h 50m
1 stop
$676Lufthansa
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Lufthansa Logo
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
LYS
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SFO
15h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
2:40 pm - 1:40 pm
SFO
-
LYS
14h 00m
1 stop
$686Lufthansa
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Lyon to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lyon to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

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 San Francisco departing in April.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lyon to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Lyon to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost $694 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,195 and $1,139 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lyon to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Lyon to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Lyon to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$403
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Lyon to San Francisco

When to book flights from Lyon to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lyon to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Lyon to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lyon to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lyon to San Francisco was $403 for a one-way ticket and $634 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Lyon and San Francisco?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Francisco from Lyon.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lyon to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lyon to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Lyon and San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lyon to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Lyon to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Lyon to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Lyon is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Lyon to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Lyon with another airline. Booking your flights between Lyon and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Lyon to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Lyon up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Lyon to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lyon to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Lyon to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
LufthansaOverall score based on 7808 reviews
6.3Food
6.8Comfort
7.0Boarding
6.5Entertainment
7.6Crew
Airline reviews

Excellent service; they helped me reschedule so I can fly in an earlier flight

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
EWR - IND
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Excellent service; they helped me reschedule so I can fly in an earlier flight

Wonderful staff. The boarding process can be improved a little better by adequate prior communication but all in all they did fine. However the boarding gate was quite unfreindly to elderly and who needs help with sevral stairs.

Flight map did not work. Crew was great, food was good, plane took off on time and landed early. That's all I can ask.

I had a good comfortable seat. There was nearly an hour delay. There was an accident with the champagne, but I was well compensated. These things happen sometimes.

Very good. Comfortable and I felt well taken care of from start to finish

Bulkhead seats should not be an extra charge. They are extremely uncomfortable. And we missed our connecting flight due to slow luggage retreaval.

Not great - seats were very narrow and food was terrible.

Some of the crew was sassy and not super helpful. The food was okay, but it seems like they were all unprepared compared to my flight I did from JFK to Frankfurt

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

We were in premium economy seats that appeared to be locked in plae, No reclining. My aching back.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Lyon (LYS)
San Francisco (SFO)