Lyon

$313+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Lyon (LYS)

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WAS — LYS
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Lyon-Saint Exupéry are usually found in March or February, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Lyon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 January 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$559
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$313
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,075
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Lyon-Saint Exupéry flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/247:15 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop16h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 3/116:20 pmLYS - IAD
1 stop32h 40mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/21$553
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2411:10 amDCA - LYS
1 stop17h 55mAir Canada
Tue 3/1111:55 amLYS - DCA
1 stop14h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$566
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/243:55 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop13h 10mAir Canada
Tue 3/1111:55 amLYS - IAD
1 stop32h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$566
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 3/56:00 amDCA - LYS
1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/126:10 amLYS - DCA
2 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$597
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/188:24 amIAD - LYS
2 stops19h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/2512:55 pmLYS - IAD
2 stops32h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$600
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 2/246:10 pmBWI - LYS
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/116:50 pmLYS - BWI
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$602
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/248:30 pmBWI - LYS
1 stop30h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 3/116:40 pmLYS - BWI
1 stop30h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$604
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/247:15 pmIAD - LYS
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/116:05 pmLYS - IAD
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$620
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/29:20 pmBWI - LYS
1 stop10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/811:20 amLYS - BWI
2 stops16h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$624
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/249:00 amDCA - LYS
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1111:55 amLYS - DCA
2 stops15h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$625
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 8/1212:35 pmIAD - LYS
1 stop14h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/1610:25 amLYS - IAD
1 stop30h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$631
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/182:01 pmBWI - LYS
2 stops13h 34mDelta
Tue 2/252:10 pmLYS - BWI
2 stops16h 25mDelta
Deal found 1/20$641

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 January 21, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/24

7:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/11

6:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$553

Washington, D.C.Lyon

DCA - LYS

DCALYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/24

11:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop17h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/11

11:55 am-9:00 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$566

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/24

3:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop13h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/11

11:55 am-3:13 pm

1 stop32h 18m

$566

Washington, D.C.Lyon

DCA - LYS

DCALYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/5

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop23h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 3/12

6:10 am-9:00 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$597

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/18

8:24 am-10:00 am

2 stops19h 36m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 2/25

12:55 pm-3:46 pm

2 stops32h 51m

$600

BaltimoreLyon

BWI - LYS

BWILYS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/24

6:10 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops17h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/11

6:50 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops28h 10m

$602

BaltimoreLyon

BWI - LYS

BWILYS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/24

8:30 pm-8:45 am

1 stop30h 15m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/11

6:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$604

Washington, D.C.Lyon

IAD - LYS

IADLYS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/24

7:15 pm-7:40 am

3 stops30h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/11

6:05 pm-10:00 pm

3 stops32h 55m

$620

BaltimoreLyon

BWI - LYS

BWILYS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/2

9:20 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 4/8

11:20 am-9:56 pm

2 stops16h 36m

$624

Washington, D.C.Lyon

DCA - LYS

DCALYS

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/24

9:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/11

11:55 am-10:37 pm

2 stops15h 42m

$625

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 Washington, D.C.-Lyon flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Lyon flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Lyon flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-Lyon flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Lyon. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lyon?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lyon (average of $703). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to LYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 January 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Lyon at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon, such as British Airways, United Airlines and Iberia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.3
Good
1,320 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lyon from Washington, D.C.?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS), located 12.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon. 8 airlines have flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon-Saint Exupéry should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Lyon round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Lyon is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $559 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $579 and $624 round-trip. Air Canada is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Lyon?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Lyon?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Lyon?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Lyon (average of $703). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Lyon

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$528Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$581Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$625Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$679Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$691Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$693Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$705Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$713Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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