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Cheapest round-trip
$516
Typical prices: $625-$994
Air Transat
Tue 10/16Wed 10/24
YUL - LYS • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$276
Typical prices: $408-$694
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/17
YUL - LYS • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Air Transat and Air Canada. Average duration is 7h 17m
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Most punctual • 85% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $688 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Montreal to Lyon (YUL-LYS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Montreal to Lyon

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 24
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11:25 pm - 12:35 pmYUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
7h 10mnonstop
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2:05 pm - 4:15 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
8h 10mnonstop
$516Air Transat
Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 9
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11:25 pm - 12:35 pmYUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
7h 10mnonstop
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2:05 pm - 4:15 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
8h 10mnonstop
$516Air Transat
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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11:25 pm - 12:35 pmYUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
7h 10mnonstop
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2:05 pm - 4:15 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
8h 10mnonstop
$516Air Transat
Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Jan 10
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11:25 pm - 12:35 pmYUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
7h 10mnonstop
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10:00 am - 12:15 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
8h 15mnonstop
$522Air Transat
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Nov 10
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8:30 pm - 9:55 amYUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
7h 25mnonstop
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1:40 pm - 4:05 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
8h 25mnonstop
$526Air Canada
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13
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9:30 pm - 11:05 amYUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
7h 35mnonstop
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1:40 pm - 4:05 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
8h 25mnonstop
$527Air Canada
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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11:25 pm - 12:35 pmYUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
7h 10mnonstop
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2:05 pm - 4:15 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
8h 10mnonstop
$531Porter Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 28
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11:25 pm - 12:35 pmYUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
7h 10mnonstop
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2:05 pm - 4:15 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
8h 10mnonstop
$539Porter Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 31
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9:45 pm - 11:15 amYUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
31h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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12:00 pm - 7:55 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
13h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
$543TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Nov 10
Air Canada Logo
8:30 pm - 9:55 amYUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
7h 25mnonstop
Air Canada Logo
7:00 am - 11:40 amLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
10h 40m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National
$550Air Canada
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Price, demand and travel trends for Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

Round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon start at $516. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $625 to $994. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $516 on Air Transat.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon, it is 10% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

  • May is the cheapest month to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon at $622 round-trip.
  • December ($1,074) and July ($985) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 72% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon the cheapest?

Flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$276
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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Your Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flights?

    Among airlines operating Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flights:

    • Air Transat: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

    2 airlines operate flights between Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and Lyon. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Air Transat
    • Air Canada

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

    Flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon usually depart from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Air Transat: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Porter Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $688 round-trip via Toulouse Blagnac (TLS), compared to $794 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $53–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Transat and Porter Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon pass through?

    One-stop flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon most commonly connect through:

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 6% of one-stop connections

    Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $715 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $871, a difference of $156. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Lyon?

    Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Lyon-Part-Dieu Station, Lyon City Centre and Tour Part-Dieu. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:20 pm and lands at 2:37 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 6:42 am.

    The flight takes about 7h 17m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $788. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

    A nonstop flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon takes 7h 17m, covering 3,643 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $516 to $3,306. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon looking right now?

    One-way fares from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $332, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon?

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 35m, compared with 10h 54m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 12h 06m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

  • What is the time difference between Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and Lyon?

    Lyon is 6 hours ahead of Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Rentscape
    · Alamo
    · Ok Mobility
    · Europcar
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flight?

    Round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon range from $625 to $994, with an average of $788 over the past 12 months. Anything below $625 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flights:

    • • Air Canada
    • • Lufthansa

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $715 - about $156 less than Saturday (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon trip for May. Fares historically average $622 round-trip in that month - typically $452 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Air Transat is the strongest pick on this route. 85% of Air Transat flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 83%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour 59 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Toulouse Blagnac Airport (TLS) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $688 round-trip on this route - about $106 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Montreal to Lyon?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Monday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Tuesday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Wednesday

Air Transat,Air Canada

Air Transat,Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Friday

Air Transat,Air Canada

Air Transat,Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Sunday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

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Direct returns

Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Tuesday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Wednesday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Thursday

Air Transat,Air Canada

Air Transat,Air Canada

Friday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Saturday

Air Transat,Air Canada

Air Transat,Air Canada

Sunday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

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