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$318+ Cheap flights from Lyon (LYS) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LYS — LAX
Feb 13 — Feb 201
Fri 2/13
Fri 2/20
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$555
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$318
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$753
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Cheapest flights from Lyon to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lyon to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 14, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:20 pm
LYS
-
SFO
1 stop30h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 3/74:35 pm
SFO
-
LYS
1 stop22h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/12$555
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/158:15 am
LYS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/258:15 am
LAX
-
LYS
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$563
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/411:00 am
LYS
-
LAX
1 stop36h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 3/197:55 pm
LAX
-
LYS
1 stop20h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/12$564
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/186:05 am
LYS
-
SFO
1 stop20h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 4/248:20 pm
SFO
-
LYS
1 stop19h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/12$566
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/26:20 pm
LYS
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 2/174:45 pm
LAX
-
LYS
1 stop22h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/12$566
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/196:20 pm
LYS
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 1/314:45 pm
LAX
-
LYS
1 stop22h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/12$567
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/166:20 pm
LYS
-
LAX
1 stop29h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 3/245:45 pm
LAX
-
LYS
1 stop22h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/13$568
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/812:45 pm
LYS
-
SFO
1 stop36h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 4/187:35 pm
SFO
-
LYS
1 stop31h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/13$570
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2711:00 am
LYS
-
SFO
1 stop36h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 3/67:10 pm
SFO
-
LYS
1 stop19h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/13$571
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/158:15 am
LYS
-
LAX
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/298:30 am
LAX
-
LYS
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$574
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/156:20 pm
LYS
-
SFO
1 stop30h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 1/307:10 pm
SFO
-
LYS
1 stop31h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/14$576
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/209:45 am
LYS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/273:45 pm
LAX
-
LYS
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$578

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lyon to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lyon to California that are best for you.

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Lyon

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LyonLos Angeles

LYS - LAX

LYSLAX

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 2/24

8:10 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

7:30 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$587

LyonSan Francisco

LYS - SFO

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 2/26

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

5:40 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$611

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 5/1

9:45 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops29h 20m

San Diego

Sat 5/30

7:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$613

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 2/26

2:55 pm-8:40 am

2 stops26h 45m

San Diego

Thu 3/5

7:05 am-12:25 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$633

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 2/19

6:20 am-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 05m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

11:05 am-5:40 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$633

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 3/1

6:10 am-8:49 pm

3 stops23h 39m

San Diego

Sat 3/7

5:00 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops39h 40m

$633

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 2/19

10:40 am-10:00 pm

2 stops20h 20m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

2:10 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops18h 30m

$635

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 2/28

6:20 am-6:33 pm

2 stops21h 13m

San Diego

Sat 3/7

11:03 am-1:50 pm

2 stops17h 47m

$636

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 2/18

6:25 am-8:51 pm

2 stops23h 26m

San Diego

Sun 3/15

10:30 pm-10:05 am

2 stops27h 35m

$642

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 2/4

9:00 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops34h 50m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:20 am-10:40 am

2 stops43h 20m

$643

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lyon to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to California (average of $452). Flying from Lyon to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $857). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated January 14, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air France, American Airlines, and Lufthansa from Lyon to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,522 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
Air France
7.4
Good
1,522 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,522 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,120 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,522 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,711 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,522 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,671 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,522 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lyon to California?

    Most people fly from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) if they book a flight from Lyon to California. Lyon-Saint Exupéry is conveniently located just 12.5 mi from Lyon’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Lyon to California?

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lyon to California in about 26h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 24m. The distance between Lyon and California is about 5923 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Lyon to California?

    The most popular route from Lyon to California is Lyon-Saint Exupéry - Los Angeles. You may also consider Lyon-Saint Exupéry - Ontario or Lyon-Saint Exupéry - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lyon to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lyon to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lyon to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lyon to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lyon to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lyon to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lyon to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to California (average of $452). Flying from Lyon to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $857). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Lyon to California

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Lyon to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$511Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$762Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$775Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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