LYS - SFO

$337 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 2/1. 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.
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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
$563
Overall average: $755
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 2/2Mon 2/16
LYS - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$337
Typical prices: $718-$756
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/1
LYS - SFO • 3 stops
When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 19% 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

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
5:10 am - 2:35 pm
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SFO
18h 25m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
4:35 pm - 5:35 pm
SFO
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LYS
16h 00m1 stop
$563TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, Apr 30 - Sat, May 16
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:50 pm - 4:50 pm
LYS
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SFO
31h 00m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:35 pm - 11:55 am
SFO
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LYS
31h 20m1 stop
$568TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 16
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
12:00 pm - 2:35 pm
LYS
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SFO
35h 35m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
5:35 pm - 5:35 pm
SFO
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LYS
16h 00m1 stop
$569TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 25
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 2:40 pm
LYS
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SFO
27h 40m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 7:20 pm
SFO
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LYS
17h 35m1 stop
$585Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 16
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 2:35 pm
LYS
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SFO
27h 25m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 7:25 pm
SFO
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LYS
17h 45m1 stop
$586Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 5:55 pm
LYS
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SFO
28h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 9:05 am
SFO
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LYS
28h 25m1 stop
$589Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 25
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 2:40 pm
LYS
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SFO
27h 40m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 7:20 pm
SFO
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LYS
17h 35m1 stop
$599Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Mon, May 25
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 2:40 pm
LYS
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SFO
27h 40m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 7:20 pm
SFO
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LYS
17h 35m1 stop
$601Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 4:30 pm
LYS
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SFO
35h 10m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 10:25 pm
SFO
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LYS
18h 00m2 stops
$619Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 18
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 2:40 pm
LYS
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SFO
27h 40m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 7:20 pm
SFO
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LYS
17h 35m1 stop
$622Scandinavian Airlines
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.

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 $1,166 and $1,127 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 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$337
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% 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 $334 for a one-way ticket and $563 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Lyon and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lyon to San Francisco, Air France or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lyon to San Francisco are Air France and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of $849 and an overall rating of 7.4, Air France is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $920 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • 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 3 airlines serving 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.
7.4
Air FranceOverall score based on 1518 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.0Food
7.4Comfort
7.4Boarding
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Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

8.0 ExcellentLimpo, Dec 2025
YVR - CDG
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Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

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.

I don’t understand how they charge as much as they do for such a poor experience

Lufthansa flight LH04414 from Munich to Washington DC, was fine. Efficient and safe!

I wish the plane had pod seating for business class. I had a window seat (8K) and I had to climb over the person sitting on the aisle when I needed to get up. Also there is no partition between the seats for privacy when sleeping. The Asian airlines have much nicer business class seating. Their seats are wider for better comfort when sleeping.

Bumpy ride, not Lufthansa‘s fault. Crew managed a situation over a back rest to far down well. It was two iles behind me. The person putting the seat down, against the other person’s knees, was quite rude and belligerent and needed to be told in a no nonsense matter to stopp. Male flight attendant did good job.

Patrick and the whole crew were amazing! Hope to have this team for all my European trips.

This review is based on 2 things: 1. The lack of hygiene on the plane. 2. William - the head flight attendant. The lack of cleanliness on the plane upon arrival was appalling. Being given a sanitizing wipe upon boarding of the plane is shocking when you consider the cost of a business class flight. UA expects me to do their job and clean all the bread, food and debris left from previous guests. Does this sound normal to you. The seat, the food table and the sides were full of crumbs, chocolate and dirt. When I told the flight attendant they just gave me more wipes so I could clean it myself. Secondly, William the business cabin head flight attendant was so busy flirting with a couple in the front that his attention to the other guests was minimal. He continuously asked them if they were ok or if they needed anything and it didn’t matter if the rest of us needed anything. And if you are the lead attendant shouldn’t you be checking if the bathrooms in business class are clean and needing toilet paper. There were 2 bathrooms in business. Halfway through the flight the first bathroom was closed and the second bathroom was dirty and had no toilet paper one hour and a half before the flight landed. He needs additional training on prioritizing things. He should care less about flirting and more about his work

Booked seats (paid extra) online and found they didn’t exist on the flight. We were then separated from the rest of our party. Given seats in the very back of the plane. We will not fly Discover or Lufthansa again. We will not book flights or travel through Kayak again!

Had a few open seats and could use it for a great rest ful journey

The flight crew was kind, flexible, and accommodating. The seats on the plane were extremely uncomfortable.

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

Everything. Employees offered to help me because I had to use a cane.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

Great seat in premium economy, great food and drinks throughout lots of in flight entertainment. 1 hour 40 min delayed flying out , 2 1/2 hour wait at passport control in tampa

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

My seat cushion was poor. The cushion was compressed and was uncomfortable for such a long flight.

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