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$223+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Lyon (LYS)

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WAS — LYS
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$404
(oojo)

One-way from

$223
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$839
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sun 1/1810:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop13h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 1/315:10 amLYS - IAD
1 stop16h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/7$404
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1510:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop13h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 3/112:00 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop33h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/6$407
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 2/48:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 2/108:10 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/6$455
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/28:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 2/248:10 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/7$484
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 1/218:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 2/68:10 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop28h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/6$502
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/48:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 2/188:10 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/7$508
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 3/169:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 3/228:10 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/7$509
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/298:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 2/188:10 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/7$511
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/28:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 2/228:10 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/7$515
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 1/218:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 2/48:10 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/7$522
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/318:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop16h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 2/208:10 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop28h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/7$528
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/294:10 pmDCA - LYS
1 stop13h 30mAir Canada
Tue 4/71:25 pmLYS - DCA
1 stop26h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 1/6$545

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/16

8:30 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/20

8:10 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$538

Washington, D.C.Lyon

DCA - LYS

DCALYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/29

4:10 pm-11:40 am

1 stop13h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 4/7

1:25 pm-10:19 am

1 stop26h 54m

$545

Washington, D.C.Lyon

DCA - LYS

DCALYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/2

4:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop12h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 2/19

1:40 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops28h 39m

$550

Washington, D.C.Lyon

DCA - LYS

DCALYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

11:05 am-11:05 am

1 stop18h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 2/24

1:40 pm-10:21 am

1 stop26h 41m

$550

Washington, D.C.Lyon

DCA - LYS

DCALYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

4:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop12h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 2/19

1:40 pm-10:21 am

1 stop26h 41m

$550

Washington, D.C.Lyon

DCA - LYS

DCALYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/2

4:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop12h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 2/24

1:40 pm-10:21 am

1 stop26h 41m

$550

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/31

8:30 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 2/23

10:50 am-5:15 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$551

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

6:50 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 2/23

2:10 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$553

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/3

6:50 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 2/24

6:40 am-4:05 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$553

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/1

6:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 2/18

2:10 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$553

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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 Washington, D.C. to Lyon in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 Washington, D.C.-Lyon flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Lyon flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Lyon flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Lyon

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Lyon. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lyon?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lyon (average of $434). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $812). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Lyon?

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 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air France, United Airlines, and Aer Lingus from Washington, D.C. to Lyon have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,519 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,519 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,519 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,141 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,519 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,429 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,519 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,603 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,519 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,696 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,519 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lyon from Washington, D.C.?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS), located 12.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon. 6 airlines have flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon-Saint Exupéry should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Lyon?

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta fly from Washington, D.C. to Lyon in about 13h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 25m. There are 4034 mi between Washington, D.C. and Lyon. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Lyon round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Lyon is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $616 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $618 and $651 round-trip. British Airways is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Lyon?

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Lyon-Saint Exupéry or Baltimore/Washington - Lyon-Saint Exupéry, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Lyon-Saint Exupéry is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Lyon.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Lyon flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Lyon?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lyon (average of $434). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $812). 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 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Lyon

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$616Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$618Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$651Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$652Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$742Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$759Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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