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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Lyon

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Lyon.519 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Lyon on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 519 €, select.
Lyon.525 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Jan, returning Tue, 3 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lyon on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 525 €, select.
Lyon.536 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Thu, 6 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Lyon on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 536 €, select.
Lyon.539 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Aug, returning Tue, 19 Aug.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Lyon on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 539 €, select.
Lyon.550 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep, returning Thu, 18 Sep.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Lyon on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 550 €, select.
Lyon.758 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Apr, returning Sat, 11 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Lyon on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 758 €, select.
Lyon.763 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lyon on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 763 €, select.
Lyon.934 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Jul, returning Sun, 27 Jul.Return flight with Vueling Airlines and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Lyon on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 934 €, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Lyon flights are currently cheapest in October.
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San Francisco International to Lyon: Alternative routes

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San Francisco to Lyon: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found519 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Lyon: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Lyon is 519 €. 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 San Francisco International to Lyon. But we found flights with one or more stops from 519 €.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Lyon.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Lyon is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Lyon Airport on Monday, 13 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport 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.
Currently, Scandinavian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lyon.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know

  • Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, making Lyon eight hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your SFO to LYS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and LYS include:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • At the moment, 249 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 519 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from SFO to LYS, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SFO to LYS.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • 77.36% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • San Francisco International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

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

  • Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to central Lyon has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.

  • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to LYS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of France

  • You've visited Lyon, now it's time to discover more of France. Journey about 386 kilometres north-west to Paris to tick off its leading sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're ready to explore another corner of France, head for Marseille, roughly 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are among its highlights.

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