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$482+ Cheap flights from Lyon (LYS) to San Diego (SAN)

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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LYS — SAN
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to San Diego are usually found in November or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Lyon to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lyon to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2610:45 amLYS - SAN
2 stops19h 09mLufthansa
Wed 12/35:35 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 10/27$611
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/258:55 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Tue 12/25:35 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 10/26$630
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/208:55 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Mon 11/244:01 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops17h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 10/26$632
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/208:55 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Tue 11/255:35 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop15h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 10/27$636
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/206:20 amLYS - SAN
2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/256:47 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops31h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$638
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/201:55 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops30h 58mAir Canada
Mon 11/2412:40 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops61h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$640
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:25 amLYS - SAN
3 stops24h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/34:08 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops16h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$645
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/208:55 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Wed 11/269:54 amSAN - LYS
2 stops17h 31mLufthansa
Deal found 10/27$650
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/208:55 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/244:01 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops17h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$661
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/232:55 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops18h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/309:10 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops54h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$670

Cheap flight deals from Lyon to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lyon (LYS) to San Diego (SAN). 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$611
(Expedia)

One-way from

$482
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$796
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One-way flight from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Lyon to San Diego 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lyon to San Diego that are best for you.

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Lyon

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 11/26

10:45 am-8:54 pm

2 stops19h 09m

San Diego

Wed 12/3

5:35 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$611

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 11/25

8:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 50m

San Diego

Tue 12/2

5:35 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$630

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 11/20

8:55 am-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 50m

San Diego

Tue 11/25

5:35 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$636

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 2/19

3:05 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop34h 05m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

6:42 am-1:15 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$637

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 11/20

6:20 am-6:50 pm

2 stops21h 30m

San Diego

Tue 11/25

5:50 pm-11:05 am

2 stops32h 15m

$638

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 11/25

6:10 am-8:05 pm

3 stops22h 55m

San Diego

Tue 12/2

8:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops29h 25m

$638

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 11/20

6:20 am-10:20 pm

2 stops25h 00m

San Diego

Wed 11/26

6:45 am-11:05 am

2 stops19h 20m

$638

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 2/14

9:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop27h 20m

San Diego

Sat 3/14

3:45 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$640

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 1/24

7:10 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops28h 04m

$482

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 1/24

9:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$543

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Compare providers for flights from Lyon to San Diego

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lyon to San Diego. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Lyon to San Diego is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lyon to San Diego?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to San Diego (average of $553). Flying from Lyon to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $882). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Lufthansa and American Airlines can get you from Lyon to San Diego in just under 19h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 56m. The distance between Lyon and San Diego is about 5923 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to San Diego (average of $553). Flying from Lyon to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $882). 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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