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$464+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Lyon (LYS)

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SFO — LYS
Apr 1 — Apr 81
Tue 4/1
Tue 4/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Lyon-Saint Exupéry are usually found in January or October, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lyon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$965
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$464
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$810
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2025.

This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/57:40 pmSFO - LYS
2 stops33h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/128:20 pmLYS - SFO
1 stop29h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$719
This Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/167:40 pmSFO - LYS
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/302:50 pmLYS - SFO
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$760
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/164:20 pmSFO - LYS
1 stop34h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 10/306:20 pmLYS - SFO
1 stop29h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/26$814
This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/298:10 pmSFO - LYS
1 stop27h 30mVueling
Tue 8/129:20 amLYS - SFO
1 stop17h 50mVueling
Deal found 3/26$832
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/296:45 pmSFO - LYS
1 stop38h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 8/127:15 pmLYS - SFO
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$962
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/296:16 amSFO - LYS
2 stops21h 14mBritish Airways
Wed 8/139:45 pmLYS - SFO
1 stop25h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,036
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/217:21 amSFO - LYS
2 stops18h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/2310:10 amLYS - SFO
2 stops20h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,046
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/55:45 pmSFO - LYS
1 stop30h 45mAer Lingus
Fri 9/1210:10 amLYS - SFO
2 stops20h 47mAer Lingus
Deal found 3/25$1,183
This WestJet 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1012:50 pmSFO - LYS
2 stops16h 20mWestJet
Sat 5/179:00 amLYS - SFO
2 stops36h 05mWestJet
Deal found 3/26$1,252
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/112:40 pmSFO - LYS
1 stop14h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/182:00 pmLYS - SFO
2 stops34h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,400
This 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/292:40 pmSFO - LYS
1 stop14h 00mLufthansa
Wed 8/131:00 pmLYS - SFO
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 3/26$1,496
This Air Canada 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/208:15 amSFO - LYS
1 stop17h 20mAir Canada
Sat 7/266:50 amLYS - SFO
2 stops17h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$1,581

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lyon that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Lyon

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

12:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 4/27

7:15 pm-10:35 am

1 stop24h 20m

$965

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

7:21 am-10:35 am

2 stops18h 14m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 7/23

10:10 am-9:29 pm

2 stops20h 19m

$1,046

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

4:20 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 7/23

9:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$1,081

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

8:58 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops37h 37m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 7/23

10:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$1,181

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

5:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop30h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 7/23

10:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$1,234

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

12:50 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 5/17

9:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$1,252

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sun 6/15

9:28 pm-9:35 am

2 stops27h 07m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 6/29

6:50 am-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 09m

$1,311

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

2:40 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 5/18

2:00 pm-3:46 pm

2 stops34h 46m

$1,400

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

8:15 am-10:35 am

1 stop17h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 7/26

6:50 am-3:33 pm

2 stops17h 43m

$1,581

San FranciscoLyon

SFO - LYS

SFOLYS

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

6:06 am-11:55 am

2 stops20h 49m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 7/8

6:10 am-8:20 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$5,232

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Lyon

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Lyon in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 San Francisco-Lyon flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Lyon flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Lyon flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Lyon 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 San Francisco-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 Francisco to Lyon

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lyon from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lyon. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Lyon may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 18 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 San Francisco to Lyon?

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 27, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Lyon in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Lyon. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Lyon flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 27, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines from San Francisco to Lyon to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,747 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,325 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,785 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Lyon round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Lyon, with prices starting at $965. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Scandinavian Airlines and Aer Lingus, with the lowest prices starting at $1,181 and $1,234, respectively. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 1% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $776. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and WestJet, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Lyon for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VuelingCheapest$247Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$394Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$632Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$641Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$643Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$657Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$685Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$710Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$717Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$724Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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