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$584+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Lyon (LYS)

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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — LYS
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Lyon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Lyon (LYS). 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
1 star

Round-trip from

$771
(Air France)

One-way from

$584
(KAYAK)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,056
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sun 5/48:00 amSAN - LYS
2 stops16h 30mAir France
Tue 6/37:00 amLYS - SAN
1 stop14h 00mAir France
Deal found 3/25$771
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/175:58 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops39h 12mLufthansa
Tue 5/275:50 pmLYS - SAN
1 stop30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/25$819
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/47:50 pmSAN - LYS
1 stop29h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 6/311:20 amLYS - SAN
1 stop36h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/25$881
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/178:00 amSAN - LYS
2 stops20h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 5/252:15 pmLYS - SAN
2 stops37h 36mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,154
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/410:40 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/310:25 amLYS - SAN
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,158
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1710:10 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops30h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/272:00 pmLYS - SAN
3 stops33h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/171:15 pmSAN - LYS
2 stops19h 30mDelta
Sun 5/257:00 amLYS - SAN
1 stop14h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/25$1,353

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Lyon that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Lyon

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sun 5/4

8:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops16h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 6/3

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$771

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sat 5/17

5:58 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops39h 12m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 5/27

5:50 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$819

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sun 5/4

7:50 pm-10:25 am

1 stop29h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 6/3

11:20 am-2:50 pm

1 stop36h 30m

$881

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sat 5/17

8:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 5/25

2:15 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops37h 36m

$1,154

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sun 5/4

10:40 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 6/3

10:25 am-9:10 am

2 stops31h 45m

$1,158

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sat 5/17

10:10 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 5/27

2:00 pm-2:59 pm

3 stops33h 59m

$1,264

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Sat 5/17

1:15 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 5/25

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$1,353

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Thu 7/10

10:43 am-1:40 pm

2 stops17h 57m

$584

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Thu 7/10

6:23 pm-8:30 am

3 stops53h 07m

$633

San DiegoLyon

SAN - LYS

SANLYS

San Diego

Thu 7/10

8:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop17h 25m

$795

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Deals found on 3/25

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Lyon flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 San Diego-Lyon 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 San Diego to Lyon

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Lyon

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Lyon (average of $703). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to LYS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 March 26, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Lyon in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 March 26, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,423 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,325 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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 San Diego to Lyon. 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 San Diego to Lyon round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air France ($771), Lufthansa ($819), and British Airways ($881) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Lyon. Air France is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Lyon (average of $703). Flying from San Diego 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Lyon

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$673Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$778Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$929Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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