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$406+ Cheap flights from Lyon (LYS) to San Francisco (SFO)

LYS — SFO
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheap flight deals from Lyon to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Lyon to San Francisco

Thu 11/262:25 pm -
1 stop33h 25m
Fri 2/194:45 pm -
1 stop35h 55m
Deal found 11/3$668
Sun 11/2212:00 pm -
1 stop35h 25m
Wed 12/24:35 pm -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 11/4$674
Wed 11/186:30 am -
1 stop15h 05m
Thu 11/261:40 pm -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 11/2$681
Sat 11/141:40 pm -
1 stop16h 53m
Fri 11/278:25 am -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 10/31$682
Thu 11/266:30 am -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 2/231:40 pm -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 11/3$683
Thu 11/191:40 pm -
1 stop16h 53m
Wed 12/28:25 am -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 11/4$684
Fri 11/2010:55 am -
1 stop36h 50m
Sat 12/54:35 pm -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 11/3$687
Thu 11/267:00 am -
2 stops23h 33m
Tue 2/238:25 am -
2 stops17h 40m
Deal found 11/3$688
Sun 11/226:10 am -
2 stops22h 50m
Wed 12/23:07 pm -
2 stops17h 58m
Deal found 11/4$689
Thu 11/267:00 am -
2 stops23h 33m
Fri 2/198:25 am -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 11/3$690
Sat 11/146:10 am -
2 stops22h 49m
Fri 11/275:25 pm -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 10/30$692

Find flight deals from Lyon to San Francisco

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$642
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$406
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$856
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lyon-Saint Exupéry-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Lyon-Saint Exupéry-San Francisco flights.
From Lyon-Saint Exupéry to San Francisco
One-way flight from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($178 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 1/20

6:10 am-9:46 pm

2 stops24h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$470

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 3/18

6:10 am-9:53 pm

2 stops23h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$475

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 3/18

3:20 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop32h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$479

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 2/13

9:50 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$480

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 2/17

4:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop31h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$480
Quickest round-trip

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 2/18

9:45 am-6:45 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$480

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 1/20

12:30 pm-12:33 am

2 stops45h 03m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$609

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 3/10

2:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop33h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 4/6

4:45 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$656

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 4/6

10:20 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops28h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$666

LyonSan Francisco

LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry - SFO San Francisco

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 11/14

6:10 am-7:59 pm

2 stops22h 49m

San Francisco

Fri 11/27

5:25 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$692

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Compare providers for flights from Lyon to San Francisco

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lyon to San Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Lyon-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lyon-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lyon-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lyon-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Lyon to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to San Francisco (average of $831). Flying from Lyon to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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 Lyon to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Lyon to San Francisco flights typically cost between $709 and $938 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $642 on Scandinavian Airlines (Feb 12-Feb 20).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa from Lyon to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Djermouli,Dec 2025

FRA - SFO

I’m sorry the worst airline united food sales I’m diabetic plus high cholesterol pls seats it’s not comfortable plus screen tv broke I try to charge my phone don’t work I’m not flying with united airlines

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Djermouli,Dec 2025

FRA - SFO

I’m sorry the worst airline united food sales I’m diabetic plus high cholesterol pls seats it’s not comfortable plus screen tv broke I try to charge my phone don’t work I’m not flying with united airlines

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Lyon to San Francisco?

    Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways fly from Lyon to San Francisco in about 14h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 30m. The distance between Lyon and San Francisco is about 5815 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lyon to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lyon to San Francisco round-trip from $689. This flight start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to San Francisco (average of $831). Flying from Lyon to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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 airline flying from Lyon to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$689Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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