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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Lyon Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.478 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Lyon.951 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Hainan Airlines and AJet.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Lyon on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 951 €, select.
Lyon.1.037 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X and Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Lyon on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.037 €, select.
Lyon.1.066 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Lyon on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.066 €, select.
Lyon.1.183 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Lyon on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.183 €, select.
Lyon.1.245 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Sichuan Airlines and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Lyon on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.245 €, select.
Lyon.1.277 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Lyon on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.277 €, select.
Lyon.1.395 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia X and LOT.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Lyon on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.395 €, select.
Lyon.1.420 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Qantas and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Lyon on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.420 €, select.
Lyon.1.464 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Lyon on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.464 €, select.
Lyon.1.478 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Apr, returning Mon, 13 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Lyon on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.478 €, select.
Lyon.1.510 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Lyon on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.510 €, select.
Lyon.1.514 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Lyon on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.514 €, select.
Lyon.1.538 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Lyon on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.538 €, select.
Lyon.1.551 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Lyon on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.551 €, select.
Lyon.1.567 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Lyon on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.567 €, select.
Lyon.1.677 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Lyon on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.677 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Lyon

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from 951 €
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from 2.092 €
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from 1.514 €
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from 1.066 €
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from 1.183 €
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Melbourne to Lyon: Alternative routes

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Melbourne to Lyon: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
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Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Lyon: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Lyon is 951 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Lyon. But we found flights with one stop from 951 €.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Lyon.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Lyon is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Lyon Airport on Sunday, 3 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Lyon Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lyon but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lyon is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Lyon is Hainan Airlines .

Flying from Melbourne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know

  • Lyon is ten hours behind Melbourne. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to LYS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Stopovers are a great opportunity to discover a new city or just take a break during your trip. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to LYS, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is one option when you're setting off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).

  • Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:

  • Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • It's holiday time, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to LYS flight, check yourself in to Corio Bay Motel.

  • Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as expected.

About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon

  • Central Lyon is around 26 kilometres from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

  • 478 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Return flights start from 951 €. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to LYS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • Cheap Melbourne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to LYS.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

  • October is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). Plan your visit to Lyon in September if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Melbourne to LYS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).

More about Lyon

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Lyon right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:

  • Your trip to Lyon should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.

Explore more of France

  • Lyon has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south of Lyon, a visit to Marseille will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.

  • Around 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon, Nice is another favourite stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Vieux-Nice, Mission Promenade des Anglais and Promenade Des Anglais.

Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Lyon

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