How long is the flight from Irvine to Lyon?

There are many flights that can get you from Irvine to Lyon in 15h 10m. Fly via Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Irvine and Lyon is about 5897 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Irvine to Lyon?

The most popular airlines flying from Irvine to Lyon are Air France, Lufthansa and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

For a flight from Irvine to Lyon, you will be flying into Lyon-Saint Exupéry. Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) is just 12.5 mi from the center of the city. Lyon-Saint Exupéry is the only Lyon airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. 5 airlines have flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry from Irvine on a regular basis.

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

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Mon 12/296:40 amLAX - LYS

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/510:40 amLYS - LAX

2 stops32h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,475

Mon 12/293:00 pmLAX - LYS

1 stop14h 10mLufthansa

Mon 1/51:05 pmLYS - LAX

1 stop35h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 12/16

$1,636

Mon 12/298:20 amLAX - LYS

1 stop17h 45mAir Canada

Mon 1/56:25 amLYS - LAX

2 stops24h 03mAir Canada

Deal found 12/16

$1,670

Thu 12/186:50 pmLAX - LYS

2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/255:10 amLYS - LAX

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,793

Tue 12/2311:55 pmLAX - LYS

2 stops26h 10mAir Canada

Tue 1/61:40 pmLYS - LAX

2 stops17h 48mAir Canada

Deal found 12/17

$1,864

Thu 12/188:15 amLAX - LYS

2 stops19h 10mLufthansa

Thu 12/256:50 pmLYS - LAX

2 stops36h 53mLufthansa

Deal found 12/17

$1,906

Tue 12/236:10 pmLAX - LYS

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/26:25 amLYS - LAX

2 stops37h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,942

Tue 12/236:45 pmLAX - LYS

1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/610:55 pmLYS - LAX

2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,965

Mon 12/2210:00 amLAX - LYS

2 stops18h 25mDelta

Wed 12/316:40 amLYS - LAX

1 stop14h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$1,967

Tue 12/239:05 pmLAX - LYS

1 stop16h 25mAir France

Tue 1/66:30 pmLYS - LAX

1 stop27h 40mAir France

Deal found 12/17

$1,978

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Fri 1/168:30 amLAX - LYS

1 stop17h 35mBrussels Airlines

Tue 1/201:40 pmLYS - LAX

1 stop17h 20mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$505

Fri 1/166:30 amLAX - LYS

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/201:40 pmLYS - LAX

1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$512

Tue 3/176:30 pmLAX - LYS

1 stop15h 10mLufthansa

Wed 3/258:55 amLYS - LAX

1 stop15h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 12/18

$516

Thu 3/196:50 pmLAX - LYS

2 stops31h 15mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/2412:55 pmLYS - LAX

2 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$526

Fri 1/308:30 amLAX - LYS

1 stop17h 35mAir Canada

Mon 2/27:00 amLYS - LAX

2 stops24h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 12/17

$539

Sat 3/79:00 pmLAX - LYS

1 stop13h 50mBritish Airways

Thu 3/197:00 pmLYS - LAX

1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/17

$540

Tue 3/108:30 amLAX - LYS

2 stops25h 10mLufthansa

Wed 3/186:25 amLYS - LAX

2 stops20h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 12/16

$528

Thu 2/196:20 pmLAX - LYS

1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/276:40 amLYS - LAX

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$537

Thu 3/1910:00 pmLAX - LYS

1 stop35h 30mBritish Airways

Tue 3/246:40 pmLYS - LAX

1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/16

$540

Fri 1/167:45 amLAX - LYS

2 stops18h 20mAir Canada

Sat 1/241:40 pmLYS - LAX

2 stops35h 49mAir Canada

Deal found 12/16

$541

Sat 3/77:00 pmLAX - LYS

2 stops28h 15mLufthansa

Thu 3/196:20 amLYS - LAX

1 stop15h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 12/17

$535

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Fri 1/168:30 amLAX - LYS

1 stop17h 35mBrussels Airlines

Tue 1/201:40 pmLYS - LAX

1 stop17h 20mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$505

Fri 1/166:30 amLAX - LYS

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/241:40 pmLYS - LAX

1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$511

Fri 1/166:30 amLAX - LYS

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$512

Fri 1/168:30 amLAX - LYS

1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/201:40 pmLYS - LAX

2 stops38h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$521

Fri 1/166:30 amLAX - LYS

2 stops19h 35mAir Canada

Tue 1/201:40 pmLYS - LAX

2 stops37h 21mAir Canada

Deal found 12/17

$534

Fri 1/167:45 amLAX - LYS

2 stops18h 20mAir Canada

Sat 1/241:40 pmLYS - LAX

2 stops35h 49mAir Canada

Deal found 12/16

$541

Thu 1/227:45 amLAX - LYS

2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/311:40 pmLYS - LAX

1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$522

Thu 1/228:40 amLAX - LYS

2 stops18h 45mLufthansa

Sat 1/3110:50 amLYS - LAX

2 stops22h 44mLufthansa

Deal found 12/16

$528

Fri 1/308:30 amLAX - LYS

1 stop17h 35mAir Canada

Mon 2/27:00 amLYS - LAX

2 stops24h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 12/17

$539

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Thu 1/224:45 pmLAX - LYS

2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$307

Mon 4/208:15 pmLAX - LYS

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$320

Mon 4/208:15 pmLAX - LYS

1 stop35h 05mAer Lingus

Deal found 12/15

$323

Sun 4/266:30 pmLAX - LYS

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$341

Sat 4/189:30 pmLAX - LYS

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$391

Thu 1/228:55 pmLAX - LYS

1 stop25h 40mLEVEL

Deal found 12/16

$393

Thu 2/193:30 pmLAX - LYS

1 stop19h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/16

$405

Thu 2/198:35 amLAX - LYS

2 stops17h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$408

Wed 1/2112:40 amLAX - LYS

3 stops28h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$419

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LAX - LYS

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Fri 1/16

8:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop17h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 1/20

1:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$505

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

6:30 am-11:05 am

2 stops19h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 1/20

1:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$512

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

8:55 am-4:15 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$516

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Thu 3/19

6:50 pm-10:05 am

2 stops31h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/24

12:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$526

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

8:30 am-5:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 3/18

6:25 am-6:45 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$528

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

7:00 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 3/19

6:20 am-2:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$535

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Thu 2/19

6:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/27

6:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop14h 05m

$537

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

8:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop17h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 2/2

7:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$539

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

7:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$540

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Thu 3/19

10:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop35h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/24

6:40 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$540

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Lyon?

The price you pay for your flight from Irvine to Lyon may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 40 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Lyon (average of $575). Flying from Irvine to Lyon in April is currently the most expensive (average of $849). 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 IR9 to LYS?

It’s optimal to fly from Irvine to Lyon in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

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

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

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

7.4

Good

1,507 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

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

9,092 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

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

4,102 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

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.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,635 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

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.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Lyon from Irvine?
For a flight from Irvine to Lyon, you will be flying into Lyon-Saint Exupéry. Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) is just 12.5 mi from the center of the city. Lyon-Saint Exupéry is the only Lyon airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. 5 airlines have flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry from Irvine on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Irvine to Lyon?
There are many flights that can get you from Irvine to Lyon in 15h 10m. Fly via Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Irvine and Lyon is about 5897 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Lyon that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Irvine to Lyon flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Irvine to Lyon?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Irvine to Lyon.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Irvine to Lyon?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Irvine to Lyon?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Lyon (average of $575). Flying from Irvine to Lyon in April is currently the most expensive (average of $849). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$595	Average$929	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Air France	Cheapest$635	Average$1,038	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$678	Average$719	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
United Airlines	Cheapest$681	Average$1,042	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$687	Average$1,026	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%

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