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$293+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LYS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lyon

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/24:35 pm
SFO
-
LYS
1 stop16h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 2/176:20 pm
LYS
-
SFO
1 stop29h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/25$463
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:50 pm
SFO
-
LYS
1 stop32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/209:40 am
LYS
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$684
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Tue 3/108:25 am
SFO
-
LYS
3 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/174:40 pm
LYS
-
SFO
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$723
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 4/124:45 pm
SFO
-
LYS
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/191:55 pm
LYS
-
SFO
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$758
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/1412:55 pm
SFO
-
LYS
1 stop19h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/2110:25 am
LYS
-
SFO
1 stop39h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/26$764
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 4/66:45 pm
SFO
-
LYS
1 stop29h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/2010:25 am
LYS
-
SFO
1 stop33h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/25$803
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/107:40 pm
SFO
-
LYS
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/2310:50 am
LYS
-
SFO
2 stops38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$809
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 5/1112:55 pm
SFO
-
LYS
1 stop19h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/196:45 pm
LYS
-
SFO
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/25$812
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:05 am
SFO
-
LYS
2 stops27h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/216:00 am
LYS
-
SFO
2 stops17h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/25$815
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 3/118:30 am
SFO
-
LYS
3 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/183:35 pm
LYS
-
SFO
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$823

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Lyon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$758
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$293
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$751
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Lyon-Saint Exupéry
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($362 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lyon that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Lyon

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Price

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

4:45 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 4/19

1:55 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$758

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

12:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 4/21

10:25 am-4:40 pm

1 stop39h 15m

$764

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

12:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 4/6

6:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop25h 05m

$803

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

7:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$815

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

4:40 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 3/5

8:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$830

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

6:45 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop38h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 6/24

10:25 am-10:50 am

1 stop33h 25m

$836

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

12:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 6/24

10:25 am-4:40 pm

1 stop39h 15m

$868

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

12:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 6/25

10:25 am-4:40 pm

1 stop39h 15m

$878

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

8:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops18h 40m

$350

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

4:40 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$431

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Lyon in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Francisco-Lyon flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Lyon flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Lyon flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Lyon flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Lyon

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lyon from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Lyon

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lyon. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Lyon may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 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 San Francisco to Lyon?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lyon (average of $359). Flying from San Francisco to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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.

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 26, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Air France, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Lyon. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
8,118 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
1,526 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
9,203 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,442 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
7,747 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Lyon?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines fly from San Francisco to Lyon in about 19h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5815 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 Francisco to Lyon round-trip?

    Flying on TAP AIR PORTUGAL is currently your cheapest option to Lyon, with prices starting at $477. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scandinavian Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $546 and $683, respectively. Users have found that TAP AIR PORTUGAL is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Lyon one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $393. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and Air France, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Lyon for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lyon (average of $359). Flying from San Francisco to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Lyon

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$477Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$546Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$683Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$697Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$704Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$817Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$915Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$936Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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