Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Lyon?

Flights from San Diego to Lyon usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Lyon?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Lyon: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Lyon pass through?

One-stop flights from San Diego to Lyon most commonly connect through: • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 61% of one-stop connections • London Heathrow (LHR) - 36% of one-stop connections • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 3% of one-stop connections Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Lyon?

On the San Diego to Lyon route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 54%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $809 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,736: a $927 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Lyon?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Lyon takes 0h 00m, covering 5,923 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego 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.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Lyon looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Lyon are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $741, which is 41% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Lyon?

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 30m, compared with 15h 31m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 16h 23m via London Heathrow (LHR).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Lyon?

Lyon is 9 hours ahead of San Diego (Central European Time vs Pacific 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 San Diego to Lyon flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Lyon range from $877 to $1,626, with an average of $1,062 over the past 12 months. Anything below $877 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Lyon?

Air France ($729) and Delta ($732) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Lyon according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Diego to Lyon?

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Lyon route. 61% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MUC.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Lyon?

Flights via London Heathrow (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $924. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Lyon which airport offers the shortest layover?

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Lyon layovers at 508 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $877-$1,626

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Typical prices: $421-$665

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Cheapest • Avg $924 (round-trip)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Lyon

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

12:38 pm - 1:45 pmSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 07m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:15 pm - 12:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

26h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$729Air France

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

7:20 am - 10:40 amSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

2:10 pm - 12:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

31h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$732Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

1:15 pm - 5:45 pmSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:15 am - 10:55 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

25h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Los Angeles

$737Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

2:05 pm - 1:25 pmSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:15 pm - 12:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

26h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$753Air France

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

12:38 pm - 1:25 pmSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 47m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

6:35 pm - 7:14 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

33h 39m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Los Angeles

$762Air France

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

10:40 am - 11:05 amSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

15h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

7:00 am - 8:37 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

22h 37m3 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$765United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

1:38 pm - 6:10 pmSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 32m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:30 am - 11:50 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

14h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$840Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

1:40 pm - 5:35 pmSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

6:30 am - 11:50 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

14h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$847KLM

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

7:00 pm - 5:40 pmSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

7:05 pm - 4:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

30h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

$897British Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20

6:00 pm - 12:10 pmSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

33h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

9:10 pm - 4:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,287British Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Lyon

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7

7:30 am - 10:30 amSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:30 am - 6:02 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

20h 32m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$790Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7

7:00 am - 10:35 amSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

18h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

12:35 pm - 5:50 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

14h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

$910Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7

8:00 am - 12:10 pmSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 10m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Vienna Intl

1:55 pm - 10:41 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

41h 46m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,060Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7

7:00 am - 12:20 pmSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

20h 20m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:55 pm - 4:12 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

35h 17m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,063Air Canada

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7

8:00 am - 12:10 pmSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 10m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Vienna Intl

9:30 am - 3:25 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

14h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,075Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7

5:15 pm - 8:50 amSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

30h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 am - 3:25 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

14h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,466Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7

5:15 pm - 8:50 amSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

30h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 am - 3:25 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

14h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,590Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7

4:45 pm - 4:40 pmSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

12:35 pm - 5:50 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

14h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,644British Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 7

5:15 pm - 8:50 amSAN San Diego-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

30h 35m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:30 am - 3:25 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SAN San Diego

14h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,677Lufthansa

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Lyon flights

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Lyon start at $729. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $877 to $1,626. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $729 on Air France.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Lyon?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Lyon, it is 24% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 63% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	February
High season	November
Cheapest flight	$565

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in price.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Lyon?
Flights from San Diego to Lyon usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Lyon?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Lyon:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Lyon pass through?
One-stop flights from San Diego to Lyon most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 61% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 3% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Lyon?
On the San Diego to Lyon route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 54%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $809 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,736: a $927 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
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.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Lyon?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Lyon takes 0h 00m, covering 5,923 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego 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.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Lyon looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Lyon are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $741, which is 41% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Lyon?
Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 30m, compared with 15h 31m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 16h 23m via London Heathrow (LHR).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Lyon?
Lyon is 9 hours ahead of San Diego (Central European Time vs Pacific 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 San Diego to Lyon flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Lyon range from $877 to $1,626, with an average of $1,062 over the past 12 months. Anything below $877 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $809 - about $927 less than Friday (53% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Lyon trip for February. Fares historically average $596 round-trip in that month - typically $1,168 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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