Cheap flights from Cairns to Lyon from £515

Cheap flights from Cairns to Lyon from £515

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3 stops
Sun, May 10
Cairns CNSLyon LYS
£515
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Sun, May 10
Cairns CNSLyon LYS
£575
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3 stops
Sun, May 10
Cairns CNSLyon LYS
£648
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3 stops
Sun, May 10
Cairns CNSLyon LYS
£869
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3 stops
Fri, May 8
Cairns CNSLyon LYS
£941
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3 stops
Wed, May 6
Cairns CNSLyon LYS
£943
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Sun, May 10 – Sun, May 17
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£1,162
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Sun, May 10 – Sun, May 17
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£1,164
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3 stops
Sun, May 10 – Sun, May 17
Cairns CNSLyon LYS
£1,304
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3 stops
Sun, May 10 – Sun, May 17
Cairns CNSLyon LYS
£1,305
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Sun, May 10 – Mon, May 18
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£1,455
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£1,551
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How much do flights to Lyon cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£515

Cheapest round-trip

£1,162

Average round-trip

£1,733

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar Airways

Getting from Lyon airport to the city center

Fastest option: Rhônexpress tram. Best value: TCL bus lines.

Lyon is served by Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), located 25 km east of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including the dedicated Rhônexpress tram, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

29-32 min

€16-€17 (online vs on-the-spot fares)

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to city center

20-30 min

€2-€3 (standard TCL ticket; connect to tram T3)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-50 min

€55-€80 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

25-50 min

€40-€70 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

€70-€120 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-50 min

€30-€80 (per day; varies by provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Rhônexpress tickets can be purchased online at a discount or at the airport.
  • TCL bus 47 connects to tram T3 at Meyzieu ZI for onward travel to central Lyon.
  • Taxi fares are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Lyon

Depart from
Cairns
Arrive to
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Aiguille Du Midi, France - Lake Geneva - Mont Blanc

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Lyon

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Air FranceAFRAFNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Lyon

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C0°C
February8°C1°C
March12°C3°C
April16°C6°C
May19°C9°C
June25°C13°C
July27°C15°C
August27°C16°C
September23°C12°C
October17°C9°C
November11°C4°C
December7°C1°C
Hottest Month
27°C
August
Coldest month
0°C
January
Sunny days
270
days per year
Snow days
7
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Apr
22°C9°C
25 Apr
87%
10°C7°C
Sunday
19 Apr
86%
17°C9°C
26 Apr
13°C6°C
Monday
20 Apr
17°C5°C
27 Apr
11°C3°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
19°C5°C
28 Apr
15°C3°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
87%
15°C9°C
29 Apr
17°C4°C
Thursday
23 Apr
21°C11°C
30 Apr
18°C6°C
Friday
24 Apr
21°C9°C
1 May
77%
15°C9°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet, and Air France. Cairns and Lyon have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Lyon, consider visiting Aiguille Du Midi, France, Lake Geneva, and Mont Blanc.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Manchester, Bangkok, Bali, Perth, Auckland, Proserpine, Singapore, Manila, Queenstown, Phuket City, Uluru, Gold Coast, City of Newcastle, Canberra, Kochi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Lyon?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lyon and London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol, Kraków, Barcelona, Madrid, Tel Aviv, Bucharest, Tirana, Athens, Prague, Istanbul, Sofia, Rome, Oslo, Budapest, Berlin.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
What airports are near Lyon?
The main airport in Lyon is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry. It is also served by Geneva, Turin, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Dole–Jura, Bern, Alpes–Isère, Le Puy – Loudes, Chambéry, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon.
Which airlines fly between Cairns and Lyon?
Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Lyon with Jetstar Airways, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet, Air France.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairns and Lyon?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Lyon, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cairns and Lyon?
Traveling between Cairns and Lyon, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cairns?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns
How many airports are there near Lyon?
There are a number of airports in and around Lyon. The main one is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry and other nearby airports include Geneva, Turin, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Dole–Jura, Bern, Alpes–Isère, Le Puy – Loudes, Chambéry, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Lyon depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Lyon arrive?
What time do flights between Cairns and Lyon depart?
What time do flights between Cairns and Lyon arrive?

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