Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lyon from £307

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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
San Francisco SFOLyon LYS
£307
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Wed, Jul 29
San Francisco SFOLyon LYS
£328
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
San Francisco SFOLyon LYS
£334
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
San Francisco SFOLyon LYS
£336
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1 stop
Sat, Aug 1
San Francisco SFOLyon LYS
£357
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Sat, Aug 1
San Francisco SFOLyon LYS
£373
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Sat, Aug 1 – Wed, Aug 5
San Francisco SFOLyon LYS
£892
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Sat, Aug 1 – Wed, Aug 5
San Francisco SFOLyon LYS
£903
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Sat, Aug 1 – Wed, Aug 5
San Francisco SFOLyon LYS
£909
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Sat, Aug 1 – Wed, Aug 5
San Francisco SFOLyon LYS
£919
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Sat, Aug 1 – Thu, Aug 6
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£1,043
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How much do flights to Lyon cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£307

Cheapest round-trip

£892

Average round-trip

£1,015

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air France

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)

exploring the region

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
San Francisco International
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 San Francisco to Lyon

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air FranceAFRAFNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
VuelingVLGVYNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo

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
4 Jul
32°C15°C
11 Jul
57%
36°C18°C
Sunday
5 Jul
34°C16°C
12 Jul
38°C20°C
Monday
6 Jul
34°C18°C
13 Jul
57%
34°C21°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
36°C18°C
14 Jul
86%
22°C18°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
35°C18°C
15 Jul
33°C16°C
Thursday
9 Jul
36°C21°C
16 Jul
35°C19°C
Friday
10 Jul
57%
36°C19°C
17 Jul
40°C20°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Air France, easyJet, Vueling, Lufthansa, and TAP Portugal. San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.
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 San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
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, Bern, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Alpes–Isère, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Dole–Jura, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon.
Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Lyon?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Lyon with Air France, easyJet, Vueling, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal.
When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Lyon?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco 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 San Francisco and Lyon?
Traveling between San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional
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, Bern, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Alpes–Isère, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Dole–Jura, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Lyon depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Lyon arrive?
What time do flights between San Francisco and Lyon depart?
What time do flights between San Francisco and Lyon arrive?

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