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Cheapest round-trip
$203
Typical prices: $203-$364
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/9Mon 11/12
VIE - LYS • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$208
Typical prices: $198-$341
Austrian Airlines
Wed 11/21Thu 11/22
VIE - LYS • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Austrian Airlines. Average duration is 1h 49m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Austrian Airlines
Most punctual • 96% on-time
Afternoon
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
25 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 48% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 31% price drop
November
Most popular
Good to know
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Top layover airports
Bari Palese (BRI)
Cheapest • Avg $224 (round-trip)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 4h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vienna to Lyon (VIE-LYS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vienna to Lyon

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
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4:50 pm - 7:45 amVIE  Vienna Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
14h 55m2 stops Bergamo Orio Al Serio Krakow J. Paul II Balice
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9:20 pm - 9:55 amLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-VIE Vienna Intl
12h 35m2 stops Bucharest Otopeni Intl Venice Treviso A. Canova
$203Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12
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4:50 pm - 7:45 amVIE  Vienna Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
14h 55m2 stops Bergamo Orio Al Serio Krakow J. Paul II Balice
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9:30 pm - 8:05 amLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-VIE Vienna Intl
10h 35m1 stop Krakow J. Paul II Balice
$204Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 13
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11:20 am - 5:55 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
6h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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12:50 pm - 2:30 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 40mnonstop
$207Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22
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10:15 am - 12:05 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
1h 50mnonstop
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12:50 pm - 2:30 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 40mnonstop
$208Austrian Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21
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10:15 am - 12:05 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
1h 50mnonstop
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12:50 pm - 2:30 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 40mnonstop
$208Austrian Airlines
Sat, Mar 13 - Sat, Mar 20
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1:55 pm - 11:00 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
9h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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12:50 pm - 2:30 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 40mnonstop
$208Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 13
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11:20 am - 5:55 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
6h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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12:50 pm - 2:30 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 40mnonstop
$208Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22
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1:15 pm - 10:35 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
9h 20m1 stop London Stansted
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8:20 pm - 8:10 amLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-VIE Vienna Intl
11h 50m1 stop Rome Fiumicino
$209Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22
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10:15 am - 12:05 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
1h 50mnonstop
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12:50 pm - 2:30 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 40mnonstop
$209Austrian Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8
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10:15 am - 12:05 pmVIE  Vienna Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
1h 50mnonstop
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12:50 pm - 2:30 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-VIE Vienna Intl
1h 40mnonstop
$209Austrian Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Vienna to Lyon flights

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

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vienna to Lyon. It’s 3% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Lyon?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to Lyon at $193 round-trip.
•August ($334) and April ($333) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 73% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Vienna to Lyon the cheapest?

Flights from Vienna to Lyon are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 48% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Vienna to Lyon flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$96
Beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 14% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Vienna to Lyon

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vienna to Lyon based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Vienna to Lyon flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Vienna to Lyon?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vienna to Lyon:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:15 am and lands at 10:04 am
    • Latest: departs at 5:35 pm and lands at 7:24 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 49m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Vienna to Lyon?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Vienna to Lyon:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Vienna to Lyon?

    A nonstop flight from Vienna to Lyon takes 1h 49m, covering 565 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Vienna 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 much should I expect to pay for a Vienna to Lyon flight?

    Round-trip flights from Vienna to Lyon range from $203 to $364, with an average of $278 over the past 12 months. Anything below $203 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Vienna to Lyon flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $278 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Vienna to Lyon?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $224 round-trip via Bari Palese (BRI), compared to $267 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Vienna to Lyon?

    Austrian Airlines is the only airline operating Vienna to Lyon flights. 96% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Vienna to Lyon?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$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 Vienna to Lyon?

    The Embraer 195 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Austrian Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Vienna to Lyon spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Lyon flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Vienna to Lyon looking right now?

    One-way fares from Vienna to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $121, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Vienna to Lyon?

    Flights from Vienna to Lyon usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Vienna to Lyon?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Vienna 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 Vienna to Lyon route, 4% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 15m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Vienna to Lyon pass through?

    One-stop flights from Vienna to Lyon most commonly connect through:

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 46% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Venice Marco Polo (VCE) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Vienna to Lyon?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Vienna to Lyon. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $270 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $299, a difference of $29.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Vienna to Lyon?

    Only Austrian Airlines operates flights between Vienna and Lyon.

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

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 15m, compared with 4h 19m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 4h 38m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

  • What popular places can I visit in Lyon?

    Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière, Tour Part-Dieu and Centre de congrès de Lyon. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Vienna to Lyon flights?

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

    • Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Egyptair: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Your guide to booking Vienna to Lyon flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $270, about $29 less than Sunday fares (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 48% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Vienna to Lyon trip for January. Fares historically average $193 round-trip in that month - typically $141 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Bari Palese Airport (BRI) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $224 round-trip on this route - about $43 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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

Direct departures

Vienna Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Vienna Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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