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$258+ 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LYS
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$496
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$258
(Kiwi.com)

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June

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August

Average price

$818
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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 November 5, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/177:05 amSFO - LYS
2 stops27h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/238:10 pmLYS - SFO
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/4$496
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/56:30 amLAX - LYS
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/126:25 amLYS - LAX
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$514
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/88:20 amLAX - LYS
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/243:05 pmLYS - LAX
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$528
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Mon 12/85:30 pmLAX - LYS
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Wed 12/241:05 pmLYS - LAX
1 stop35h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 11/4$540
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/82:30 pmLAX - LYS
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/241:05 pmLYS - LAX
2 stops18h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$541
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Mon 11/174:35 pmSFO - LYS
1 stop32h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 11/2312:00 pmLYS - SFO
1 stop35h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/4$583
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/88:25 amSFO - LYS
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/241:05 pmLYS - SFO
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$605
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:25 amSJC - LYS
2 stops28h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 12/48:10 pmLYS - SJC
2 stops35h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/3$611
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/83:40 pmSFO - LYS
1 stop16h 55mAir France
Wed 12/246:40 amLYS - SFO
1 stop14h 10mAir France
Deal found 11/3$634
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/811:50 amSFO - LYS
2 stops16h 35mKLM
Wed 12/246:40 amLYS - SFO
2 stops20h 02mKLM
Deal found 11/3$645
This Tripair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Tripair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/272:39 pmSFO - LYS
2 stops35h 26mAir Canada
Thu 12/41:55 pmLYS - SFO
1 stop16h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 11/3$661
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 11/1811:20 amSAN - LYS
2 stops16h 05mLufthansa
Tue 11/258:55 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 11/3$672

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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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Lyon that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Lyon

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

7:10 am-7:25 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 1/17

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$497

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

7:10 am-7:25 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 2/8

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$508

SacramentoLyon

SMF - LYS

SMFLYS

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/5

8:30 pm-11:05 am

2 stops29h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 2/10

1:55 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops40h 58m

$518

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Mon 12/8

2:30 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 12/24

1:05 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$541

OntarioLyon

ONT - LYS

ONTLYS

Ontario

Sat 1/17

5:05 am-11:05 am

2 stops21h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 1/25

10:35 am-10:53 pm

2 stops21h 18m

$542

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

4:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 2/4

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$558

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

4:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 2/8

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$558

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

4:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 2/5

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$558

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

4:40 pm-10:05 am

1 stop32h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 2/7

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$558

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

9:30 pm-10:05 am

2 stops51h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 3/19

12:55 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops38h 01m

$623

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Best time to book a flight from California to Lyon

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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 $360). Flying from California to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $800). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to LYS?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Lyon. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 5, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from California to Lyon by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Lyon. Price data was last updated on December 8, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Lyon flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

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 $541, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Lyon from California in 18h 10m. 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?

    $388 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from $399 and $414, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Lyon-Saint Exupéry, San Francisco - Lyon-Saint Exupéry or Ontario - 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 $360). Flying from California to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $800). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Lyon

Discover the top 10 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$477Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$546Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$588Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$595Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$644Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$668Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$678Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$687Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$763Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Aer LingusCheapest$936Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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