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$339+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 11/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LYS
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Lyon-Saint Exupéry are usually found in February or March, booked 1 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$479
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$339
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$825
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/3010:55 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:25 amLYS - IAD
2 stops20h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$561
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/3010:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop13h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 12/1011:00 amLYS - IAD
1 stop16h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 10/28$566
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/29:45 amIAD - LYS
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/101:05 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$569
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 12/110:55 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop12h 45mLufthansa
Mon 12/86:25 amLYS - IAD
1 stop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 10/29$577
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/304:10 pmDCA - LYS
2 stops14h 15mAir Canada
Wed 12/106:25 amLYS - DCA
2 stops15h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$584
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:59 pmIAD - LYS
2 stops17h 36mDelta
Mon 12/86:40 amLYS - IAD
1 stop15h 25mDelta
Deal found 10/28$590
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 12/14:30 pmIAD - LYS
2 stops13h 55mAir Canada
Mon 12/810:40 amLYS - IAD
2 stops15h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 10/29$597
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:27 pmBWI - LYS
2 stops16h 08mDelta
Mon 12/86:40 amLYS - BWI
2 stops23h 41mDelta
Deal found 10/29$600
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Fri 11/71:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop21h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1110:30 amLYS - IAD
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/27$648
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/308:35 pmBWI - LYS
1 stop10h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 12/107:00 pmLYS - BWI
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/28$668
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 12/15:46 pmBWI - LYS
2 stops13h 29mBritish Airways
Mon 12/87:00 pmLYS - BWI
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/30$675
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 11/71:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop21h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/106:05 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/28$681

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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 October 30, 2025.
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

DCA - LYS

DCALYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/26

11:10 am-7:25 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/6

8:10 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops29h 42m

$527

Washington, D.C.Lyon

DCA - LYS

DCALYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

11:10 am-7:25 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/6

8:10 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops32h 43m

$527

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/26

12:23 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops25h 02m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/6

8:10 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops28h 59m

$527

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/21

12:23 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops25h 02m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/6

8:10 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops28h 59m

$527

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/12

5:17 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops36h 48m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 2/21

12:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$562

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/12

10:22 pm-11:05 am

2 stops30h 43m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 2/17

1:55 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops32h 33m

$573

Washington, D.C.Lyon

DCA - LYS

DCALYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/13

12:55 pm-11:05 am

2 stops16h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 2/28

1:55 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$576

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/26

5:48 pm-11:05 am

1 stop11h 17m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/6

6:25 am-8:15 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$577

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/12

10:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops30h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 2/17

1:55 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$580

Washington, D.C.Lyon

DCA - LYS

DCALYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/26

4:10 pm-11:05 am

1 stop12h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/6

7:00 am-9:56 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$580

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Washington, D.C.-Lyon flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Lyon flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Lyon

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 $497). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 October 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lyon in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 October 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Air France, and United Airlines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,482 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,365 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,542 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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, Austrian Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Washington, D.C. to Lyon in about 16h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 38m. 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 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lyon one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Lyon are Aer Lingus ($424), British Airways ($427), and United Airlines ($438).

  • 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 $497). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$616Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$618Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$651Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$652Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$679Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$742Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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