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$609+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Lyon (LYS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — LYS
Jul 27 — Aug 31
Sun 7/27
Sun 8/3
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 July 22, 2025.

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$609
(Booking.com)

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June

Cheapest in

September
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 July 22, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/198:10 amSAN - LYS
1 stop17h 25mAir Canada
Tue 8/262:00 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 7/20$609
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/198:10 amSAN - LYS
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/269:25 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$621
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Mon 8/118:10 amSAN - LYS
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/262:00 pmLYS - SAN
3 stops34h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/20$633
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:00 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop17h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 11/57:00 pmLYS - SAN
1 stop30h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/22$705
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/311:05 amSAN - LYS
2 stops23h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 9/108:20 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops31h 46mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/19$714
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/310:54 amSAN - LYS
2 stops20h 46mLufthansa
Wed 9/109:25 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 7/19$746

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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 July 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Lyon that are best for you.

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Lyon

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Price

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Tue 8/19

8:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop17h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 8/26

2:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops30h 35m

$609

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Tue 8/19

8:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop17h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 8/26

9:25 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$621

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Mon 8/11

8:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop17h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 8/26

2:00 pm-3:03 pm

3 stops34h 03m

$633

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Thu 10/30

7:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 11/5

7:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$705

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Wed 9/3

11:05 am-7:35 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 9/10

8:20 pm-7:06 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$714

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Wed 9/3

10:54 am-4:40 pm

2 stops20h 46m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 9/10

9:25 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$746

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Deals found on 7/20

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Lyon

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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 July 22, 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 July 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, and Air Canada 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
8,875 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
8,875 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,875 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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??
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,439 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,875 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,777 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,875 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
7,241 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,875 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
6.6
Okay
7,183 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,875 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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.

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

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($609), United Airlines ($633), and British Airways ($705) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Lyon. Air Canada is currently priced 54% 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.

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  • 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 July 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$673Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$778Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$929Average$1,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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