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$292+ Cheap flights from California to Lyon (LYS)

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LAX — LYS
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheap flight deals from California to Lyon

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Lyon flight deals. Data was last updated February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$608
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$292
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$823
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Lyon-Saint Exupéry flight deals.
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From California to Lyon-Saint Exupéry
One-way flight from California to Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from California to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/178:30 amLAX - LYS
1 stop17h 35mAir Canada
Tue 4/12:00 pmLYS - LAX
1 stop16h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$608
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 3/178:30 amSFO - LYS
1 stop17h 35mAir Canada
Tue 4/12:00 pmLYS - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 2/22$616
This Sembo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Sembo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/175:05 amONT - LYS
2 stops21h 00mAir Canada
Tue 4/12:00 pmLYS - ONT
2 stops39h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$643
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/178:30 amSFO - LYS
1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/12:00 pmLYS - SFO
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$645
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/189:10 pmLAX - LYS
2 stops28h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/286:10 amLYS - LAX
2 stops22h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$654
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/186:55 pmLAX - LYS
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/281:30 pmLYS - LAX
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$656
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/184:05 pmLAX - LYS
1 stop23h 10mLufthansa
Fri 3/2812:50 pmLYS - LAX
2 stops19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$658
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/186:20 pmLAX - LYS
1 stop15h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/281:30 pmLYS - LAX
1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$668
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/195:10 amSMF - LYS
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/269:00 amLYS - SMF
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$679
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/231:28 pmSFO - LYS
2 stops20h 22mBritish Airways
Sun 3/301:10 pmLYS - SFO
2 stops29h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/21$682
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Mon 3/107:10 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/269:35 amLYS - SAN
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$684
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/195:10 amSMF - LYS
3 stops20h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/266:10 amLYS - SMF
2 stops25h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$689

Find flights from California to Lyon within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 February 22, 2025.

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California

Fly to

Lyon

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Mon 3/17

8:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 4/1

2:00 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop16h 07m

$608

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

8:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 4/1

2:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$616

OntarioLyon

ONT - LYS

ONTLYS

Ontario

Mon 3/17

5:05 am-10:05 am

2 stops21h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 4/1

2:00 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops39h 42m

$643

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

8:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 4/1

2:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$645

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

9:10 pm-10:05 am

2 stops28h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 3/28

6:10 am-8:20 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$654

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

6:55 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 3/28

1:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$656

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

4:05 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 3/28

12:50 pm-12:30 am

2 stops19h 40m

$658

Los AngelesLyon

LAX - LYS

LAXLYS

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

6:20 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 3/28

1:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$668

SacramentoLyon

SMF - LYS

SMFLYS

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/19

5:10 am-10:05 am

2 stops20h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 3/26

9:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$679

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sun 3/23

1:28 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops20h 22m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 3/30

1:10 pm-9:41 am

2 stops29h 31m

$682

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Travel insights for flights from California to Lyon

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Lyon including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lyon (average of $703). Flying from California to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,199). 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 CA to LYS?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 February 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Lyon as you normally would.

Rainfall in Lyon by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lyon ranges from 1.6 - 3.1 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Lyon when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Lyon by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lyon, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

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 February 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Lyon, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Air Transat and LOT. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California 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 California?

    Most people fly into Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) if they book a flight to Lyon from California. Lyon-Saint Exupéry is conveniently located just 12.5 mi from Lyon’s city center.

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

    $301 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from TAP AIR PORTUGAL. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Iberia and Vueling, with prices starting from $386 and $398, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Lyon?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Lyon?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Lyon?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Lyon (average of $703). Flying from California to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,199). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Lyon

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$394Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$571Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$606Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$627Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$641Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$649Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$664Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$671Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$686Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$710Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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