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$266+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LYS
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Lyon

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 March 10, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/238:10 pm
ORD
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LYS
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/306:45 pm
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop21h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/9$606
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/58:10 pm
ORD
-
LYS
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/216:45 pm
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop21h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/8$615
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/279:50 pm
ORD
-
LYS
1 stop12h 50m
Lufthansa
Fri 12/116:25 am
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop13h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/5$630
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 12/69:50 pm
ORD
-
LYS
1 stop12h 50m
United Airlines
Thu 12/101:55 pm
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop13h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$631
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sun 12/63:55 pm
ORD
-
LYS
2 stops13h 30m
Air Canada
Thu 12/101:55 pm
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop13h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/8$634
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/69:45 pm
ORD
-
LYS
1 stop32h 30m
British Airways
Thu 12/107:00 pm
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop25h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 3/9$635
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/218:10 pm
ORD
-
LYS
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/286:45 pm
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop21h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7$637
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Thu 4/911:25 am
ORD
-
LYS
1 stop15h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/1310:25 am
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop30h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/8$640
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2711:50 am
ORD
-
LYS
1 stop22h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 12/116:05 pm
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7$654
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2712:50 pm
ORD
-
LYS
1 stop15h 15m
Air Canada
Fri 12/117:00 am
LYS
-
ORD
2 stops14h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/5$657
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/2112:52 pm
MDW
-
LYS
2 stops13h 38m
Delta
Tue 4/286:30 am
LYS
-
MDW
2 stops18h 28m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$939
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/271:00 pm
MDW
-
LYS
2 stops15h 05m
Delta
Fri 12/116:40 am
LYS
-
MDW
2 stops18h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$989

Find 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$606
(oojo)

One-way from

$266
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,530
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Lyon-Saint Exupéry flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry
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One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Lyon that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

6:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops22h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 5/19

2:05 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$728

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

11:25 am-9:25 am

1 stop15h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 7/10

10:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

$751

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

8:05 pm-11:40 am

2 stops32h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 4/13

1:55 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops29h 11m

$772

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

11:05 am-11:40 am

1 stop17h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 7/9

2:05 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$912

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

9:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 7/15

6:25 am-7:55 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$942

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/24

11:03 am-11:40 am

2 stops17h 37m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 7/22

9:25 am-11:26 pm

2 stops21h 01m

$999

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/23

1:18 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops16h 02m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 7/22

1:00 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops17h 26m

$1,004

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

7:45 pm-11:40 am

2 stops56h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 5/30

9:25 am-6:15 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$1,005

ChicagoLyon

MDW - LYS

MDWLYS

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/23

1:24 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops17h 21m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/30

11:20 am-10:28 pm

2 stops18h 08m

$1,025
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoLyon

ORD - LYS

ORDLYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/23

6:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 7/27

6:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$1,060

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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 from Chicago 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
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Lyon flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Lyon flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Lyon flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Lyon flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Lyon flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lyon (average of $418). Flying from Chicago to Lyon in April is currently the most expensive (average of $976). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Lyon?

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 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air France,United Airlines, andScandinavian Airlines from Chicago to Lyon have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,543 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
Air France
7.4
Good
1,543 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,543 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,543 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,708 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,543 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.1
Good
2,163 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,543 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,840 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,543 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class

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 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Lyon?

    Departing from Chicago to Lyon will take you 15h. The distance from Chicago to Lyon is about 4360 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $592. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $704 round trip. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lyon (average of $418). Flying from Chicago to Lyon in April is currently the most expensive (average of $976). 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 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Lyon

Discover the top 2 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$592Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$704Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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