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$280+ Cheap flights from California to Lyon (LYS)

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.
LAX — LYS
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Lyon

Cheapest flights from California to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:00 pmLAX - LYS
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/811:50 amLYS - LAX
2 stops40h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$891
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:00 pmLAX - LYS
2 stops31h 10mBrussels Airlines
Thu 1/811:50 amLYS - LAX
2 stops40h 19mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 12/25$910
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:00 pmLAX - LYS
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/58:55 amLYS - LAX
2 stops34h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,096
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:30 pmLAX - LYS
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Mon 1/56:50 pmLYS - LAX
2 stops29h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/27$1,120
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/2712:39 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops22h 11mBritish Airways
Tue 1/66:40 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops37h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/26$1,204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:02 amLAX - LYS
2 stops16h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/28:55 amLYS - LAX
2 stops20h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,222
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2710:30 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops34h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/610:45 amLYS - SAN
2 stops34h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,227
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sat 12/274:00 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops41h 00mLufthansa
Tue 1/68:55 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 12/27$1,776
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Wed 12/314:35 pmSFO - LYS
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/53:45 pmLYS - SFO
2 stops30h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,910
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:35 pmSFO - LYS
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/51:05 pmLYS - SFO
2 stops54h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,922
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:35 pmSFO - LYS
1 stop15h 35mLufthansa
Mon 1/51:05 pmLYS - SFO
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/27$2,063
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/281:40 pmONT - LYS
2 stops19h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/31:05 pmLYS - ONT
2 stops41h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$2,222

Find flight deals from California to Lyon

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Lyon flight deals. Data was last updated December 28, 2025.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$450
(Ticket)

One-way from

$280
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,100
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Lyon 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Lyon that are best for you.

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Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

7:01 am-11:05 am

2 stops19h 04m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 1/27

1:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$450

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Fri 2/6

8:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop17h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 2/19

6:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$500

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Fri 2/6

6:30 am-11:05 am

2 stops19h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 2/19

1:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$505

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

6:30 am-11:05 am

2 stops19h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 2/17

1:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$505

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Fri 3/6

6:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 3/18

4:00 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$518

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

9:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 3/19

9:35 am-7:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$518

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/17

10:00 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop36h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 3/25

7:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$518

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/17

6:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 3/25

6:25 am-6:45 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$524

RenoLyon

RNO - LYS

RNOLYS

Reno

Tue 2/10

8:15 am-11:05 am

3 stops41h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 2/17

1:40 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$540

RenoLyon

RNO - LYS

RNOLYS

Reno

Tue 2/10

9:10 am-11:05 am

2 stops40h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 2/17

1:40 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$540

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lyon (average of $359). Flying from California to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $806). 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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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Lyon. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

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

  • How long is the flight from California to Lyon?

    For as low as $450, Air Canada can have you in Lyon from California in 19h 04m. There are 5897 mi between California and Lyon. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Lyon one-way?

    $395 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scandinavian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aer Lingus and Air France, with prices starting from $409 and $464, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Lyon-Saint Exupéry, Los Angeles - Lyon-Saint Exupéry or San Jose - Lyon-Saint Exupéry when deciding on the best route from California to Lyon.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Lyon 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 California to Lyon?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lyon (average of $359). Flying from California to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $806). 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 9 airlines flying from California to Lyon

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Lyon. 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$477Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$546Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$595Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$635Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$666Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$678Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$687Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$697Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Aer LingusCheapest$936Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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