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$422+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — LYS
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Lyon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$675
(Priceline)

One-way from

$422
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$988
From San Diego to Lyon-Saint Exupéry
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/62:20 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops59h 15mAir Canada
Tue 12/161:55 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops36h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 8/18$675
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Mon 10/133:59 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops18h 41mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/288:10 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops34h 56mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/19$678
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 9/610:15 amSAN - LYS
3 stops63h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/161:55 pmLYS - SAN
3 stops39h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$680
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 9/62:20 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops59h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/161:55 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops27h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$686
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Mon 10/138:10 amSAN - LYS
1 stop17h 25mAir Canada
Tue 10/286:10 amLYS - SAN
2 stops37h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 8/19$694
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sat 12/136:00 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop16h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 1/132:05 pmLYS - SAN
1 stop35h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/20$706
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Fri 12/125:35 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/1310:45 amLYS - SAN
2 stops22h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$717
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Mon 10/136:15 amSAN - LYS
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/286:10 amLYS - SAN
2 stops21h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$719
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/138:10 amSAN - LYS
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/288:55 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$724

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Lyon that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Lyon

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sat 9/6

2:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops59h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 12/16

1:55 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops36h 29m

$675

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Mon 10/13

3:59 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 10/28

8:10 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$678

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sat 9/6

10:15 am-10:35 am

3 stops63h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 12/16

1:55 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$680

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sat 9/6

2:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops59h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 12/16

1:55 pm-8:06 am

2 stops27h 11m

$686

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Mon 10/13

8:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop17h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 10/28

6:10 am-11:38 am

2 stops37h 28m

$694

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sat 12/13

6:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 1/12

1:50 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$706

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sat 12/13

6:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 1/13

2:05 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop35h 05m

$706

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Fri 12/12

5:35 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 1/9

6:25 am-12:12 am

2 stops26h 47m

$717

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Fri 12/12

5:35 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 1/13

10:45 am-12:12 am

2 stops22h 27m

$717

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Mon 10/13

6:15 am-10:35 am

2 stops19h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 10/28

6:10 am-7:52 pm

2 stops21h 42m

$719

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Lyon

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Lyon

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 August 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Lyon in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 August 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways from San Diego to Lyon to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,337 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,289 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Lyon. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Lyon?

    Departing from San Diego to Lyon will take you 18h 41m. The distance between San Diego and Lyon is about 5923 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 San Diego to Lyon round-trip?

    According to our current data, Lufthansa ($778), British Airways ($861), and United Airlines ($929) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Lyon. Lufthansa is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Lyon?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Lyon?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Lyon (average of $703). Flying from San Diego 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Lyon

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$778Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$861Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$929Average$1,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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