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$313+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Lyon (LYS)

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CHI — LYS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Lyon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Lyon (LYS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$595
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$313
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,188
From Chicago (CHI) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 10/77:15 pmORD - LYS
1 stop17h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/288:10 pmLYS - ORD
1 stop27h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/109:31 pmORD - LYS
2 stops30h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/206:50 amLYS - ORD
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$647
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/135:10 pmORD - LYS
1 stop17h 35mAir France
Wed 8/206:45 amLYS - ORD
1 stop15h 15mAir France
Deal found 6/10$671
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/261:59 pmORD - LYS
2 stops14h 16mAir Canada
Sun 12/71:55 pmLYS - ORD
2 stops25h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 6/9$674
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/105:08 pmORD - LYS
2 stops14h 02mDelta
Wed 8/206:45 amLYS - ORD
2 stops19h 24mDelta
Deal found 6/11$686
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/106:20 pmMDW - LYS
2 stops16h 25mDelta
Wed 8/2011:15 amLYS - MDW
2 stops17h 34mDelta
Deal found 6/11$686
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3011:45 pmORD - LYS
1 stop35h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sat 9/1310:25 amLYS - ORD
1 stop18h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/12$704
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 10/310:40 amORD - LYS
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/131:55 pmLYS - ORD
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$710
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1210:35 pmORD - LYS
1 stop12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/166:10 amLYS - ORD
1 stop15h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$771
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/49:40 pmORD - LYS
1 stop12h 25mLufthansa
Sun 8/176:50 amLYS - ORD
1 stop13h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/12$794
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/246:00 pmORD - LYS
1 stop16h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 8/296:00 amLYS - ORD
1 stop17h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/12$811
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:24 pmORD - LYS
2 stops38h 11mBritish Airways
Sat 9/1310:40 amLYS - ORD
1 stop12h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$914

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Lyon that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Price

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

7:15 pm-10:10 am

1 stop31h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 8/18

8:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$595

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/10

9:31 pm-10:35 am

2 stops30h 04m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 8/20

6:50 am-2:55 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$637

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

5:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 8/20

6:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$671

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/10

5:08 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops14h 02m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 8/20

6:45 am-7:09 pm

2 stops19h 24m

$686

ChicagoLyon

MDW - LYS

MDWLYS

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/10

6:20 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 8/20

11:15 am-9:49 pm

2 stops17h 34m

$686

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

11:45 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop35h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 9/13

10:25 am-10:00 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$704

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

12:50 pm-10:35 am

2 stops14h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 9/9

6:45 am-2:50 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$712

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/24

3:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop13h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 9/3

2:00 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop13h 11m

$725

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/4

9:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 8/17

6:50 am-12:55 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$794

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/24

6:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$811

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Lyon

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lyon from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Lyon

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lyon (average of $703). Flying from Chicago 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 CHI to LYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Lyon in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, LOT and Austrian Airlines from Chicago to Lyon 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
LOT
7.6
Good
1,077 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Lyon from Chicago, you will be flying to Lyon-Saint Exupéry, which is the city’s only airport. Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) is located 12.5 mi from the center of Lyon. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Lyon-Saint Exupéry per day from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Lyon round-trip?

    Flying on Scandinavian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Lyon, with prices starting at $595. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at $637 and $671, respectively. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $367 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from TAP AIR PORTUGAL. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Aer Lingus and Air Canada, with prices starting from $443 and $463, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lyon (average of $703). Flying from Chicago 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Lyon

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$683Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$683Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$715Average$732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$765Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$792Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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