Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Lyon is six hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to LYS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Lyon Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between JFK and LYS:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Lyon Airport flight is 204 €. A return plane ticket is currently 520 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from JFK to LYS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Lyon Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from JFK to LYS.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Lyon Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Of the departures from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach New York John F. Kennedy Airport from central New York, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you're taking an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Lyon Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Grab a Lyon Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Lyon Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Airport, Lyon is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the busiest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Lyon Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Lyon in March.
When reserving your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Lyon Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JFK to LYS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
If you want to check out another corner of France, head for Marseille, about 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are among its highlights.