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$726+ Cheap flights from Lyon (LYS) to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LYS — SAN
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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eDreams
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$726
(Air France)

Popular in

December

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November

Average price

$829
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/196:15 pmLYS - SAN
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/97:05 amSAN - LYS
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$726
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/192:05 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops18h 37mDelta
Mon 6/91:57 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops18h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/28$728
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/71:30 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops19h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/156:10 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$735
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:15 pmLYS - SAN
1 stop26h 50mKLM
Sat 11/152:00 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop18h 40mKLM
Deal found 4/29$742
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:20 amLYS - SAN
3 stops22h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/157:00 amSAN - LYS
2 stops18h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$749
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/189:35 amLYS - SAN
2 stops22h 23mBritish Airways
Sat 1/31:28 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops18h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$811
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/307:00 amLYS - SAN
2 stops18h 19mAir France
Thu 7/108:00 amSAN - LYS
2 stops16h 30mAir France
Deal found 4/29$873
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/292:00 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops35h 13mAir Canada
Thu 7/108:10 amSAN - LYS
2 stops19h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$902
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/19:25 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Fri 7/115:15 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$938
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/88:20 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops31h 36mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 10/157:00 amSAN - LYS
2 stops27h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$3,370

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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 April 29, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 5/19

6:15 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop26h 45m

San Diego

Mon 6/9

7:05 am-9:30 am

2 stops17h 25m

$726

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 5/19

2:05 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops18h 37m

San Diego

Mon 6/9

1:57 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops18h 48m

$728

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 5/19

6:50 am-4:09 pm

2 stops18h 19m

San Diego

Mon 6/9

7:35 pm-10:35 am

3 stops30h 00m

$831

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 6/30

7:00 am-4:19 pm

2 stops18h 19m

San Diego

Thu 7/10

8:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops16h 30m

$873

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 6/28

12:00 pm-8:54 pm

2 stops17h 54m

San Diego

Thu 7/10

1:55 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$897

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 6/29

2:00 pm-4:13 pm

2 stops35h 13m

San Diego

Thu 7/10

8:10 am-12:25 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$902

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 7/1

9:25 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Diego

Fri 7/11

5:15 pm-8:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

$938

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 6/28

10:40 am-6:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

San Diego

Thu 7/10

7:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop29h 00m

$2,162

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 10/8

8:20 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops31h 36m

San Diego

Wed 10/15

7:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$3,370

LyonSan Diego

LYS - SAN

LYSSAN

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 10/8

1:35 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop34h 15m

San Diego

Wed 10/15

6:15 am-4:45 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$4,427

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  • 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

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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 April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Lyon to San Diego is 61 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Lyon to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,349 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lyon to San Diego round-trip?

    Currently priced at $728, Delta will fly you from Lyon to San Diego and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Air France - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $831 and $873, respectively. Delta is 15% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Lyon to San Diego are Aer Lingus ($737), Lufthansa ($1,625), and United Airlines ($1,681).

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Lyon to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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