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$407 Find Cheap Flights from Lyon to San Francisco

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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Lyon to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Lyon to San Francisco.
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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 4:30 pmLYS-SFO
29h 10m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 7:40 pmSFO-LYS
15h 00m1 stop
$614Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Oct 7
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 4:30 pmLYS-SFO
29h 10m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 7:35 pmSFO-LYS
14h 55m1 stop
$642Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Oct 8
British Airways Logo
11:20 am - 5:15 pmLYS-SFO
14h 55m1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 9:00 pmSFO-LYS
16h 30m1 stop
$660British Airways
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 27
British Airways Logo
11:20 am - 9:00 pmLYS-SFO
18h 40m2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 9:00 pmSFO-LYS
16h 30m1 stop
$666British Airways
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Tue, May 20 - Tue, May 27
United Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 11:13 pmLYS-SFO
25h 23m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 5:10 pmSFO-LYS
23h 25m2 stops
$803United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 18 - Thu, Jun 26
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 11:35 amLYS-SFO
30h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 10:35 amSFO-LYS
25h 40m1 stop
$808United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 22
Air France Logo
7:25 am - 12:50 pmLYS-SFO
14h 25m1 stop
Air France Logo
8:25 pm - 10:00 pmSFO-LYS
16h 35m1 stop
$937Air France
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Sat, Aug 16 - Mon, Sep 1
Lufthansa Logo
1:00 pm - 7:00 pmLYS-SFO
15h 00m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
2:40 pm - 1:40 pmSFO-LYS
14h 00m1 stop
$1,006Lufthansa
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Sat, May 10 - Mon, May 26
Air France Logo
7:25 am - 12:50 pmLYS-SFO
14h 25m1 stop
Air France Logo
6:00 am - 10:25 amSFO-LYS
19h 25m2 stops
$1,007Air France
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Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 23
Lufthansa Logo
6:50 am - 3:55 pmLYS-SFO
18h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
2:40 pm - 11:25 pmSFO-LYS
23h 45m1 stop
$1,085Lufthansa
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Wed, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 24
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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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Lyon to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Lyon to San Francisco, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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 March, where tickets cost $665 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,173 and $1,097 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$407
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 39% increase in price.
Flight from Lyon to San Francisco

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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 $407 for a one-way ticket and $614 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lyon to San Francisco are Air France and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $943 and an overall rating of 7.4, Air France is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,310 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

Top 4 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.
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7.4
Air FranceOverall score based on 1446 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.0Food
8.2Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.4Boarding
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My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

8.0 ExcellentLamia, Apr 2025CDG - YUL
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My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

My wife and I had a row to ourselves after moving seats. There were no TVs and you had to buy food. So we did nothing but had a quick nap. Flight was fine.

The male attended that served are section was a snob. He did not answer my call light when my wine spilled all over the floor. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it. He just ignored the call light when he came to give us our meal, serving the people behind us first. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it to see his reaction. It was so obvious that he was ignoring us. We were in premium economy!

The plane was old Only 3 bathrooms available for economy The entertainment was old and the selection was poor

Georgian Airways check in staff initially denied us, because they thought passengers required transit visas to transfer on connecting flights. This required 70 minutes for them to call multiple people to confirm how transfers worked. They did not apologize once accepting our check in. Onboard, the four hour flight gave stale bread with spam slices as lunch. The only included drinks were still or sparkling water.

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

Not a good one this time. The absence of internet without any information/notification ahead was really the unacceptable part. Also this new A350-900 has a serious legroom challenge for economy seats. It’s more like a medium-haul flight legroom configuration.

Not great , just ok . I expected better food but it did not deliver . Flight staff was ok . The guy at the drop off bag counter was the only saving grace in this whole trip . He was pleasant, friendly and very helpful . You couldn’t ask for a better assistance from him .

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

The plane was very clean. The bathroom was clean as well. The land crew were very polite and informative and helpful. They informed me that there is a long way and challenging to go from international terminal to national terminal and in addition to getting my suitcases and going through customs and dropping them again for my second leg of trip which was San Francisco to Los Angeles . I have left knee issue and had a recent fall with aching muscles all over, the land crew suggested wheelchair help for me, God bless her. If I did not have help, I could not make it to my last terminal. Thank you UNITED AIRLINE!

I like the service and the efficiency. I am lactose intolerant and the lactose intolerant meal in business class was not astounding. Also, the business class fully reclining seats are not that comfortable.

Food was great but they didn't clear my meal tray for 3 hours. You'd think they could check though the cabin now and then.

Upon arriving at IAH, it was informed that the luggage had not arrived. Still waiting to hear back when it will be delivered.

I wasn’t allowed to board with my children. I was charged outrageous costs for basic carry on size luggage. The entertainment screens were outdated and not user friendly.

I was very happy with everything, thank you for the smooth flight ✈️

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

I enjoyed my flight back with Lufthansa because the food was good, and the flight attendants were nice and helped you when you asked a question. The flight attendants always came around and asked if you needed anything which I liked a lot.

Entertainment system is old. Food can be tastier Need to provide toothbrush and toothpaste at least when asked.

The flight was cancelled due to tech problem with the plane

Boarding is a mess. They never check group # so lots of people crowding in. Comfortable seats this flight. I had an empty seat next to me, very convenient. Food was really not good, but I was starved. The pizza snack thing was horrible. Crew was grand. They really make it enjoyable.

Too much long line at the TSA and Security. Prepare for long walk for baggage claim.

Crew very helpful and friendly. Food is so so. Main meal is not always the best. Did have a choice of a snack part way which was either a cookie, corn snack, or similar. Second kind of meal was basically like a pizza pastry that really wasn’t a favorite but probably a European snack? Screens and selections of movies, tv and such were good. No WI-Fi unless you buy so no free texting or such on the long flight but I think that might be any overseas flight.

The boarding process was quite loud and chaotic. The flight attendants kept barking over the PA system about people needing to only stow large items in the overhead bins. During the one and only service, I was hit by the service cart. At the same time, a passenger was returning from the bathroom and the crew definitely saw him but stopped a few seats short of allowing him to sit down before starting service and made him wait a good 10 minutes before passing his seat and allowing him to sit down, after which he had to ask for his snack and beverage or he would have been passed over. Neither flight attendant thanked passengers as they left; in fact, I did not see them again once the plane door was opened.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

The seats in row 31 are terrible and small and uncomfortable. Don't ever sit there. The window seat is so close to the curve of the plane is so annoying. I paid extra for this seat and I hated all 10 hours in it.

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

If my tv wasn’t broken and I wasn’t in a seat that didn’t allow for sleeping

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

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