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$203+ Cheap flights to Lyon

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— LYS
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Lyon in 2026

Cheapest flights to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Lyon. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 15, 2026.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/311:00 pm
EWR
-
LYS
1 stop12h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 5/186:00 am
LYS
-
EWR
1 stop21h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/15$431
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3011:00 pm
EWR
-
LYS
1 stop19h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 5/155:20 am
LYS
-
EWR
1 stop16h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/14$433
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2611:00 pm
EWR
-
LYS
1 stop12h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 5/1012:40 pm
LYS
-
EWR
1 stop32h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/14$440
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1011:00 pm
EWR
-
LYS
1 stop12h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 5/186:30 pm
LYS
-
EWR
1 stop27h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/11$443
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/3011:00 pm
EWR
-
LYS
1 stop19h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 5/36:05 am
LYS
-
EWR
1 stop20h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/14$450
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2711:00 pm
EWR
-
LYS
1 stop30h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 5/46:30 pm
LYS
-
EWR
1 stop32h 30m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/13$452
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1011:00 pm
EWR
-
LYS
1 stop12h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 6/1512:40 pm
LYS
-
EWR
1 stop14h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/13$470
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 9/165:10 pm
JFK
-
LYS
2 stops20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/238:00 pm
LYS
-
JFK
1 stop27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$519
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/311:00 pm
EWR
-
LYS
1 stop12h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 5/166:45 pm
LYS
-
EWR
1 stop26h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/10$521
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/235:10 pm
JFK
-
LYS
2 stops20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/308:00 pm
LYS
-
JFK
1 stop27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$527
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/99:05 pm
JFK
-
LYS
1 stop13h 00m
Aer Lingus
Wed 9/1610:10 am
LYS
-
JFK
1 stop15h 10m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 3/12$542
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/75:10 pm
JFK
-
LYS
2 stops20h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/248:00 pm
LYS
-
JFK
1 stop27h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/15$547

Find flight deals to Lyon

Find the latest flights to Lyon in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 15, 2026.

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Average price

$607

Round-trip from

$426

One-way from

$203
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One-way flight from New York to Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS)
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Locate flights to Lyon that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Lyon that are best for you.

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NewarkLyon

EWR - LYS

EWRLYS

Newark

Mon 9/7

5:45 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 9/24

8:00 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$585

NewarkLyon

EWR - LYS

EWRLYS

Newark

Thu 4/30

11:10 pm-12:55 am

2 stops19h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 5/3

12:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$631

NewarkLyon

EWR - LYS

EWRLYS

Newark

Mon 5/18

11:10 pm-11:55 am

2 stops30h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 6/12

1:10 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$643

New YorkLyon

LGA - LYS

LGALYS

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/10

6:30 am-11:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 9/15

1:55 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$674

New YorkLyon

LGA - LYS

LGALYS

New York LaGuardia

Sun 5/3

7:29 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops16h 41m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 5/17

2:05 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$687

NewarkLyon

EWR - LYS

EWRLYS

Newark

Wed 4/15

9:25 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 4/20

5:40 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$719
Quickest round-trip

NewarkLyon

EWR - LYS

EWRLYS

Newark

Tue 5/5

6:40 pm-11:40 am

1 stop11h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 6/17

1:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$736

New YorkLyon

JFK - LYS

JFKLYS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

5:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 5/17

1:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$739

New YorkLyon

JFK - LYS

JFKLYS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

5:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 5/16

1:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$739

NewarkLyon

EWR - LYS

EWRLYS

Newark

Mon 4/27

6:20 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop12h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/30

1:55 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$756

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Lyon in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Lyon flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Lyon flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Lyon flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Lyon flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Lyon. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Lyon

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Lyon

When is the best time to book a flight to Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Lyon. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Lyon, you should look to book at least 13 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Lyon?

On average, a flight from New York to Lyon takes 15 hours 29 minutes. Flights to Lyon from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Lyon?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Lyon are United Airlines, British Airways and Delta.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $402
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From $457
Air France
Air France
From $452
Delta
Delta
From $271

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Lyon?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Lyon are Aer Lingus, Air Canada and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Lyon by month

Plan your trip to Lyon by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lyon ranges from 1.6 - 3.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Lyon when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Lyon by month

Plan your trip to Lyon by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lyon, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Lyon

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Lyon trip
Our travel experts
Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Air Canada

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Air France

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Lufthansa

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on British Airways

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Lyon

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lyon. 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 Lyon. Reviews last updated March 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAir Canada to France. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,296 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,296 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,296 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,428 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,296 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,805 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,296 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,851 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,296 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,794 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,296 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to Lyon

Best Time to Fly to Lyon, France

June, July and August are considered the peak travel months in Lyon, thanks to warm temperatures. July also sees Lyon’s annual celebration of Bastille Day, which brings fireworks and festivities to the city. Cheap flights to Lyon can be found during the months of December, January and February, which typically see cold and humid weather. Shoulder months of March, April, October and November can offer both reasonable sightseeing weather and more affordable flights.

Getting around Lyon, France

Plenty of public transportation options make it relatively simple to get around Lyon. Buses, trams and metros serve the entire city, and Lyon’s public transportation is considered both safe and comfortable. Walking is another option to get around the city, as are bicycle rentals, which can be found at more than 300 self-service rental stations throughout Lyon. Taxis can be arranged by telephone, but it is the costliest option for getting around Lyon.

Lyon, France airport overview

Lyon-Saint Exupery International Airport (LYS) is located 15 miles (24km) from the city center of Lyon. Easily accessible via the direct high-speed train lines from Marseille and Paris, its location gives travelers a wonderful opportunity to explore three of France’s most vibrant cities without having to do too much traveling.

Lyon-Saint Exupery International Airport also caters for younger travelers, providing them with “Space Games” areas to play in – a welcome distraction for parents who need to entertain energetic kids.

Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport, formerly Lyon Satolas Airport, is named after French pilot and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It’s an important transport hub for the Rhone-Alpes region which includes Burgundy (Bourgogne) and the westernmost parts of the Alps.

The fourth-busiest airport in France, flights to Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport come from all over the globe. Passengers consistently rate the airport highly as it is modern, efficient and easy to navigate.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lyon?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS), located 12.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Lyon.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Lyon if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Lyon on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Lyon?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Canada is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Lyon.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Lyon?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Lyon. One-way flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry typically cost $24, while round-trip flights cost around $65.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Lyon?

    A round-trip flight to Lyon will typically cost around $89, however they can be found for as little as $65.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Lyon depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Lyon, Washington, D.C. offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Lyon-Saint Exupéry have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Lyon-Saint Exupéry can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Lyon-Saint Exupéry?

    Yes. Lyon-Saint Exupéry has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Le Petit Saugnieu is the closest property to Lyon-Saint Exupéry (0.0 mi away from Lyon-Saint Exupéry).

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