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$315+ 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — LYS
Feb 2 — Feb 91
Mon 2/2
Mon 2/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Lyon

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 January 3, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Fri 2/275:35 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Tue 3/108:55 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 1/2$518
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Sun 2/1512:40 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/38:55 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$521
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Sun 2/1512:40 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops37h 25mAir Canada
Tue 3/31:40 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops31h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 1/2$522
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Sun 2/155:00 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops33h 05mAir Canada
Sun 2/221:40 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops42h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 1/1$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 2/275:00 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops33h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/1012:55 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops34h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/2$532
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Sat 3/77:00 amSAN - LYS
2 stops21h 50mLufthansa
Sat 3/148:55 amLYS - SAN
2 stops23h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 12/31$541
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 2/155:35 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/38:55 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/2$542
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Wed 3/46:00 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 3/88:35 pmLYS - SAN
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/2$543
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Sun 2/155:35 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/221:40 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$544
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Sat 3/710:35 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops34h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 3/149:45 pmLYS - SAN
1 stop27h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/31$548
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Wed 3/46:30 amSAN - LYS
2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/82:55 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$549

Find 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 January 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$518
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$315
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,486
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($320 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Lyon that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Lyon

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sun 2/15

12:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops37h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/3

8:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$521

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sun 2/15

12:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops37h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/3

1:40 pm-11:53 am

2 stops31h 13m

$522

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Fri 2/27

5:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops33h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/10

12:55 pm-3:39 pm

2 stops34h 44m

$532

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sat 3/7

7:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 3/14

8:55 am-12:14 am

2 stops23h 19m

$541

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sun 2/15

5:35 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/3

8:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$542

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sat 3/7

2:00 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 3/14

6:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$543

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Wed 3/4

6:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 3/8

6:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$543

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sun 2/15

5:35 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 2/22

1:40 pm-11:53 am

2 stops31h 13m

$544

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sat 3/7

10:35 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 3/14

9:45 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$548

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Wed 3/4

6:30 am-11:05 am

2 stops19h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 3/8

2:55 pm-10:40 am

2 stops27h 45m

$549

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Lyon

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 San Diego to Lyon in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 San Diego-Lyon flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Lyon flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Lyon flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Lyon flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Lyon

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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 January 3, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa 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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,676 reviews

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SFO - MUC

The coordination between United and Lufthansa teams is poor and confusing.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,676 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,676 reviews

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SFO - MUC

The coordination between United and Lufthansa teams is poor and confusing.

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 21h 50m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Lyon round-trip?

    According to our current data, Lufthansa ($736), offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Lyon. Lufthansa is currently priced 29% 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.

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Top airline flying from San Diego to Lyon

Discover the top airline 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 January 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$736Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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