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$376+ Cheap flights from Lyon (LYS) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LYS — SFO
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to San Francisco are usually found in March or February, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Lyon to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lyon (LYS) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$498
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$376
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,146
From Lyon-Saint Exupéry to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Lyon to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lyon to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:15 pmLYS - SFO
1 stop29h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 9/234:20 pmSFO - LYS
1 stop25h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/30$498
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:45 amLYS - SFO
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/234:20 pmSFO - LYS
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$634
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/19:20 amLYS - SFO
2 stops20h 45mIberia
Sat 10/258:00 amSFO - LYS
2 stops19h 55mIberia
Deal found 6/30$677
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/46:50 amLYS - SFO
2 stops17h 38mAir Canada
Thu 9/1811:40 amSFO - LYS
1 stop13h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$679
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:50 amLYS - SFO
2 stops17h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/3011:40 amSFO - LYS
1 stop13h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$681
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:45 amLYS - SFO
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Thu 11/61:30 pmSFO - LYS
1 stop13h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/30$699
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 9/26:10 amLYS - SFO
2 stops37h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/2211:25 pmSFO - LYS
2 stops36h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$706
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/411:40 amLYS - SFO
2 stops20h 36mBritish Airways
Sun 9/281:21 pmSFO - LYS
2 stops18h 14mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/30$708

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lyon to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Lyon

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LyonSan Francisco

LYS - SFO

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 9/9

6:15 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

4:20 pm-2:30 am

1 stop25h 10m

$498

LyonSan Francisco

LYS - SFO

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 9/9

6:45 am-2:35 pm

2 stops40h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

4:20 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$634

LyonSan Francisco

LYS - SFO

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 10/1

9:20 am-9:05 pm

2 stops20h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

8:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$677

LyonSan Francisco

LYS - SFO

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 9/4

6:50 am-3:28 pm

2 stops17h 38m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

11:40 am-10:35 am

1 stop13h 55m

$679

LyonSan Francisco

LYS - SFO

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 9/25

6:50 am-3:28 pm

2 stops17h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

11:40 am-10:35 am

1 stop13h 55m

$681

LyonSan Francisco

LYS - SFO

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 10/21

6:45 am-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

1:30 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$699

LyonSan Francisco

LYS - SFO

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 9/2

6:10 am-11:01 am

2 stops37h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

11:25 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$706

LyonSan Francisco

LYS - SFO

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 9/4

11:40 am-11:16 pm

2 stops20h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

1:21 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops18h 14m

$708

LyonSan Francisco

LYS - SFO

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 10/15

7:00 am-11:58 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$376

LyonSan Francisco

LYS - SFO

LYSSFO

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 10/15

3:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$417

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Best time to book a flight from Lyon to San Francisco

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lyon to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

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 39 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 $276). Flying from Lyon to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 LYS to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Lyon to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 2, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Lyon to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 5% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated July 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and WestJet 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,912 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,669 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
Aer Lingus
7.1
Good
1,141 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lyon to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lyon to San Francisco round-trip from $498. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Iberia, from $677, and Air Canada, from $679. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Iberia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $417. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet and Aer Lingus, as they are both options that can get you from Lyon to San Francisco for a low price.

  • 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 $276). Flying from Lyon to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$598Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$601Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$640Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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