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

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

What popular places can I visit in Lyon?

Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Place Bellecour and Place Carnot. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose 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 San Jose 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 $885 to $3,583. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Lyon?

Lyon is 8 hours ahead of San Jose (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 averaging $45 for economy cars. Top options include: • Rentscape • Alamo • Europcar • Ok Mobility • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Jose to Lyon?

United Airlines ($885) and KLM ($895) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Jose to Lyon according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Lyon

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

6:30 am - 11:05 amSJC San Jose-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

7:00 am - 11:59 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SJC San Jose

37h 59m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$885United Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 3

1:00 pm - 5:50 pmSJC San Jose-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

6:15 am - 4:07 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SJC San Jose

18h 52m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Salt Lake City

$895KLM

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

8:45 am - 11:05 amSJC San Jose-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

41h 20m3 stops Denver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:40 pm - 11:59 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SJC San Jose

31h 19m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$899Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

6:30 am - 11:05 amSJC San Jose-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

1:40 pm - 1:13 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SJC San Jose

32h 33m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Denver Intl

$909United Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 31

6:30 am - 10:45 amSJC San Jose-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:20 am - 5:04 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SJC San Jose

19h 44m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Los Angeles

$955Delta

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

8:45 am - 11:05 amSJC San Jose-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

41h 20m3 stops Denver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:40 pm - 1:13 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SJC San Jose

32h 33m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Denver Intl

$968Air Canada

Fri, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 3

6:30 am - 11:05 amSJC San Jose-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:40 pm - 1:13 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SJC San Jose

32h 33m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$1,045Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 15

2:47 pm - 5:40 pmSJC San Jose-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 53m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

1:55 pm - 10:44 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SJC San Jose

40h 49m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,135British Airways

Mon, Dec 14 - Mon, Dec 21

1:07 pm - 6:15 pmSJC San Jose-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

20h 08m2 stops Denver Intl Frankfurt am Main

10:35 am - 8:58 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SJC San Jose

19h 23m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Denver Intl

$1,228Lufthansa

Fri, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 3

3:10 pm - 9:50 amSJC San Jose-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

33h 40m3 stops Los Angeles Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

9:10 am - 1:52 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-SJC San Jose

37h 42m3 stops Barcelona-El Prat Casablanca Mohamed V Los Angeles

$1,270Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

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

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Jose to Lyon?: United Airlines ($885) and KLM ($895) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Jose to Lyon according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose 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 San Jose 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 $885 to $3,583. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
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 averaging $45 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Rentscape
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Ok Mobility
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Lyon?
Flights from San Jose to Lyon usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Lyon?
Lyon is 8 hours ahead of San Jose (Central European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Lyon?
Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Place Bellecour and Place Carnot. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

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