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Cheapest round-trip
$457
Typical prices: $702-$1,250
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/8Fri 11/23
BOS - LYS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$211
Typical prices: $388-$685
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/11
JFK - LYS • 1 stop
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Delta
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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BOS - LYS
Cheapest • 28% average savings
NYC - LYS
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 29% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights to Lyon

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Lyon

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 23
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 1:40 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
14h 05m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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2:25 pm - 3:45 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-BOS Boston Logan Intl
31h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$457Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18
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5:35 pm - 1:40 pmBOS  Boston Logan Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
14h 05m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 3:45 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-BOS Boston Logan Intl
31h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$459Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24
Air France Logo
6:30 pm - 10:40 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
10h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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9:40 am - 3:00 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$567Air France
Sun, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 19
Air France Logo
1:00 am - 5:45 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
10h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France Logo
2:10 pm - 7:20 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$570Air France
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2
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7:00 pm - 10:10 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
10h 10m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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10:55 am - 7:55 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-BOS Boston Logan Intl
15h 00m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
$580TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat, Nov 28 - Sun, Dec 6
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 pm - 11:15 amBOS  Boston Logan Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
11h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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12:00 pm - 7:55 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-BOS Boston Logan Intl
13h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
$580TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 9:30 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
10h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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6:15 am - 11:20 amLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$581Delta
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 18
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 9:30 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
10h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 11:20 amLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$582Delta
Wed, Feb 10 - Sat, Mar 6
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6:40 pm - 2:25 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
13h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
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2:35 pm - 9:10 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
12h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
$586British Airways
Sat, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 17
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11:20 pm - 5:10 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
11h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
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10:40 am - 7:50 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
$629British Airways
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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Lyon flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from the United States to Lyon with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Lyon?

Boston to Lyon is the cheapest route at $457 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Lyon?

A round-trip flight to Lyon costs $929 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Boston average $726, while New York runs a bit higher at $748.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Lyon?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Lyon at $925 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,054.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Lyon with an average price of $660 round-trip.
•June ($1,262) and July ($1,138) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Lyon?

Evening flights to Lyon are the cheapest at $954 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,000.

What is a good deal for flights to Lyon?

Flights under $702 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Lyon at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Boston $547
•New York $577
•Eugene $658.

When are flights to Lyon the cheapest?

Flights to Lyon are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight to Lyon

 
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Key details for flights to Lyon

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$211
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Lyon

When to book flights to Lyon

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Your questions about flights to Lyon, answered

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

  • Does Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport have play areas for children?

    Parents will be pleased to learn that Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport does offer two play areas for children. There are children’s play areas at Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport located in both Terminals 1 and 2. Older children may want to visit the virtual reality games areas that are also located in both of the terminals.

  • What kind of services does Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport offer?

    Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport offers a variety of services for their passengers. There are several play areas and game rooms for children, two chapel and prayer areas, showers, spa and salon services, duty free shops, and a variety of other shops and dining options. There is also free WiFi and several mobile charging tables.

  • Are there airport hotels in Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport?

    No, there are no airport hotels located in Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport. However, there are quite a few hotels located near the airport. The Ibis Budget Aeroport Lyon Saint Exupéry is only a 6 minute walk from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport. Or, you can take the free airport shuttle to Hotel Kyriad Lyon or Hotel Campanile Lyon Est instead.

  • What is the best way to get from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Basilique Notre Dame?

    You can get from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Basilique Notre Dame in several different ways. The distance from, Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Basilique Notre Dame is 19 miles. Take the Ouibus (one hour and seventeen minutes) or the Rhonexpress Tram (one hour and two minutes) for a longer trip. Or, you can drive, take a taxi, or get an Uber and be there in about 27 minutes.

  • Which airlines offer Business Class flights to Lyon?

    Multiple airlines offer Business Class flights to Lyon from different departure airports in the U.S., including Turkish Airlines, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, and Lufthansa. Business Class benefits common in all providers include priority check-in and boarding, complimentary baggage allowance, in-flight entertainment, complimentary meals and drinks, and access to specific lounges.

  • What are my best options for flights to Lyon from Southeast U.S.?

    From the Southeast U.S., you’ll find flights to Lyon departing from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Miami International Airport (MIA). Several airlines offer one-stop flights from these airports to LYS.

  • What services are available for unaccompanied minors arriving at Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport?

    LYS offers personalized assistance service for unaccompanied teenagers aged 11 or older, arriving or departing the airport. Your young one will get different services, including help with cross-border control formalities, baggage handling, priority fast-track service, and guidance from the airport to the Terminal’s meeting point.

  • What car rental options are available at Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport?

    Different car rental agencies have an office at LYS, including Hertz, SIXT, Alamo, Enterprise, National, Budget, and Europcar. They are located close to park P5. Use the free airport shuttle bus to get there.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Lyon?

    JetBlue operates the most flights from the United States to Lyon at 0 per week, while Delta is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Lyon. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How far is Lyon-Saint Exupéry from downtown Lyon?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry is 12.5 mi from downtown Lyon.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Lyon?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Lyon are from:
    • New York, from $567 round-trip

  • How do I know if a flight to Lyon is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Lyon is around $702 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Lyon?

    Last-minute fares to Lyon – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 1% above the average round-trip fare of $929.

Your guide to booking Lyon flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Lyon, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Lyon, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $702 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Lyon around February. Round-trip fares historically average $660 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to $46 per round-trip. Afternoon flights to Lyon average $954 compared to $1,000 for noon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in Lyon, a few great places to start are Tour Part-Dieu, Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Place des Terreaux. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • People booking Flights to Lyon will be landing in Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport. Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is an international airport serving Lyon and surrounding areas. Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is located 13 miles southeast of the city center.
  • You can travel to and from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport very easily using public transportation. You can take the Rhonexpress Tram connecting the center of Lyon every 15 minutes. It is a 29 minute trip. There is also an airport shuttle that will take you to the Tram station. Or, you can take the high speed rail line, rent a car, or hire a taxi at the airport.
  • There are three different terminals in Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport. They are across from with each other and are within walking distance. However, if you prefer there is a free shuttle bus you can take to get from one terminal to the other. The free shuttle bus will also take you to and from the long-term parking facilities.
  • For business travelers with flights to Lyon, you can find a number of different business services in the airport business center. Look for several business meeting rooms that offer telephones, free WiFi, secretarial services, copying, audio visual equipment and catering services.
  • If you’re looking for currency exchange services at Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport, you have a few different options. You can find kiosks in the central hall that will exchange currency for you. And, there is also an automatic currency exchange machine that is located in Terminal 1.
  • Travelers from the West Coast of the U.S. can find flights to Lyon that depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Multiple airlines offer one-stop flights to Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), including Turkish Airlines, Air Transat, Air France, Delta Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, United Airlines, and Lufthansa.
  • Common layover cities for flights to Lyon from different departure airports in the U.S. include Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST), Lisbon (LIS), and London (LHR). The stopover city will depend on your chosen airline, although CDG is the most popular option for different airline providers.

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