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$254+ 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — LYS
jul 8 — jul 151
ter 7/8
ter 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Lyon

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Lyon flight deals. Data was last updated julho 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$500
(Connections by easyJet)

One-way from

$254
(Norse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,039
From California to Lyon-Saint Exupéry
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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 julho 3, 2025.

This Norse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Norse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 8/42:30 pmLAX - LYS
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
qua 8/207:30 amLYS - LAX
1 stop36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$587
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
seg 8/412:05 pmLAX - LYS
1 stop13h 30mAir Canada
qua 8/202:00 pmLYS - LAX
1 stop16h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$598
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
dom 8/1010:30 pmLAX - LYS
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
ter 8/262:00 pmLYS - LAX
1 stop16h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$628
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
qui 8/1411:30 amLAS - LYS
1 stop14h 05mAir Canada
ter 8/192:00 pmLYS - LAS
1 stop29h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$656
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 8/105:05 pmLAX - LYS
1 stop32h 20mBritish Airways
ter 8/2611:20 amLYS - LAX
1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$659
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
dom 8/1012:47 pmONT - LYS
2 stops18h 48mBritish Airways
ter 8/2611:20 amLYS - ONT
2 stops20h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/2$660
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
qua 11/126:45 amSNA - LYS
2 stops19h 30mUnited Airlines
dom 11/161:55 pmLYS - SNA
3 stops36h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$667
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 8/147:25 amLAS - LYS
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
ter 8/192:00 pmLYS - LAS
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$677
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
ter 8/56:10 amSMF - LYS
2 stops19h 25mAir Canada
qua 8/132:00 pmLYS - SMF
2 stops34h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$682
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 8/171:05 pmBUR - LYS
2 stops19h 00mUnited Airlines
dom 8/242:00 pmLYS - BUR
2 stops36h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$691
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 8/176:20 amSJC - LYS
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
dom 8/242:00 pmLYS - SJC
2 stops32h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$695
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
sex 8/152:55 pmLAX - LYS
1 stop13h 45mLufthansa
sex 8/226:50 amLYS - LAX
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1$699

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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 julho 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Lyon that are best for you.

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California

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Lyon

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Return

Price

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

seg 8/4

2:30 pm-11:15 am

1 stop35h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

qua 8/20

7:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop36h 25m

$587

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

seg 8/4

12:05 pm-10:35 am

1 stop13h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

qua 8/20

2:00 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop16h 42m

$598

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

dom 8/10

10:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

ter 8/26

2:00 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop16h 42m

$628

Las VegasLyon

LAS - LYS

LASLYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

qui 8/14

11:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop14h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

ter 8/19

2:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop29h 40m

$656

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

dom 8/10

5:05 pm-10:25 am

1 stop32h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

ter 8/26

11:20 am-5:35 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$659

OntarioLyon

ONT - LYS

ONTLYS

Ontario

dom 8/10

12:47 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops18h 48m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

ter 8/26

11:20 am-10:48 pm

2 stops20h 28m

$660

Santa AnaLyon

SNA - LYS

SNALYS

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

qua 11/12

6:45 am-11:15 am

2 stops19h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

dom 11/16

1:55 pm-5:26 pm

3 stops36h 31m

$667

Las VegasLyon

LAS - LYS

LASLYS

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

qui 8/14

7:25 am-10:35 am

2 stops18h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

ter 8/19

2:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop29h 40m

$677

SacramentoLyon

SMF - LYS

SMFLYS

Sacramento Intl

ter 8/5

6:10 am-10:35 am

2 stops19h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

qua 8/13

2:00 pm-3:19 pm

2 stops34h 19m

$682

BurbankLyon

BUR - LYS

BURLYS

Burbank Bob Hope

dom 8/17

1:05 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

dom 8/24

2:00 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops36h 28m

$691

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Lyon

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Lyon

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 $703). Flying from California to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,199). 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 julho 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Lyon as you normally would.

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 julho 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Air France from California to Lyon to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,895 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

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

    $306 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Iberia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL, with prices starting from $397 and $405, 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 $703). Flying from California to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,199). 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 julho 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$394Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$606Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$614Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$644Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$671Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$683Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$686Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$688Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$763Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Aer LingusCheapest$936Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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