Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LAX to LYS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Lyon Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between LAX and LYS include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
Currently, 297 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Lyon Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 620 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LAX to LYS if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Lyon Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to LYS.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Lyon Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LAX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Lyon Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Lyon Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Lyon and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Lyon Airport around three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Lyon Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Lyon Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to LYS in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
If there's time to check out another major destination in France, consider Marseille, roughly 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are highlights.