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$286+ 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 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — LYS
Dec 17 — Dec 241
Wed 12/17
Wed 12/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Lyon

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 November 17, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$440
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$286
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$964
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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 November 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Wed 12/37:59 pmIAD - LYS
2 stops41h 26mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/108:10 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/15$531
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/15:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop18h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 12/85:10 amLYS - IAD
1 stop16h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/17$579
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/310:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop13h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 12/1011:00 amLYS - IAD
1 stop34h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/15$586
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/21:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop21h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/910:30 amLYS - IAD
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/15$614
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 11/2412:11 pmIAD - LYS
2 stops25h 14mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 12/28:10 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop27h 05mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/15$619
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/99:00 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/168:15 amLYS - IAD
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15$639
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/31:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop21h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/66:05 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop23h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/15$666
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/95:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop10h 45mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 12/166:20 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop32h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/15$708
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/29:00 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/98:15 amLYS - IAD
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15$717
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 12/710:30 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop13h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 12/135:10 amLYS - IAD
1 stop16h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 11/15$721
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/311:05 amDCA - LYS
1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/71:55 pmLYS - DCA
2 stops38h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$842
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Wed 11/2612:55 pmDCA - LYS
2 stops16h 10mAir Canada
Thu 12/41:55 pmLYS - DCA
1 stop26h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 11/15$854

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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 November 17, 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

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-6:50 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$440

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/15

12:23 pm-10:05 am

2 stops15h 42m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/20

8:10 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$450

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/24

12:23 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops25h 02m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 2/1

8:10 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$469

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

12:30 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 3/15

8:10 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$520

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-7:52 pm

2 stops29h 42m

$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

Wed 1/28

8:10 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops28h 59m

$527

Washington, D.C.Lyon

DCA - LYS

DCALYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/25

11:10 am-10:05 am

2 stops16h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 2/1

8:10 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops32h 48m

$529

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/3

7:59 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops41h 26m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 12/10

8:10 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$531

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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 November.
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

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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Cheapflights Insights

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 November 17, 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 November 17, 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
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,493 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,373 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,576 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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, United Airlines, and British Airways fly from Washington, D.C. to Lyon in about 19h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 10m. There are 4005 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 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 November 17, 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$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$679Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Aer LingusCheapest$742Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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