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$399 Find cheap flights from Lyon to San Francisco

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Cheap flight deals from Lyon to San Francisco (LYS-SFO)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Lyon to San Francisco currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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5:10 am - 2:45 pmLYS-SFO
18h 35m1 stop
4:40 pm - 5:35 pmSFO-LYS
15h 55m1 stop
$593TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 18
6:20 pm - 2:35 pmLYS-SFO
29h 15m1 stop
3:50 pm - 12:25 amSFO-LYS
23h 35m1 stop
$621TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Tue, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 22
7:05 am - 5:38 pmLYS-SFO
19h 33m2 stops
6:30 am - 9:55 amSFO-LYS
18h 25m2 stops
$636Air Canada
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Sun, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 21
7:05 am - 5:38 pmLYS-SFO
19h 33m2 stops
7:25 pm - 10:15 pmSFO-LYS
17h 50m1 stop
Sun, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 21
7:05 am - 5:38 pmLYS-SFO
19h 33m2 stops
8:30 am - 9:55 amSFO-LYS
16h 25m1 stop
$644Air Canada
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Sun, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 21
9:05 pm - 1:15 pmLYS-SFO
25h 10m1 stop
8:10 am - 10:40 amSFO-LYS
17h 30m2 stops
$661British Airways
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Wed, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 29
10:30 am - 4:00 pmLYS-SFO
14h 30m1 stop
7:25 pm - 6:10 pmSFO-LYS
13h 45m1 stop
$665Lufthansa
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Fri, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 28
11:50 am - 10:56 pmLYS-SFO
20h 06m2 stops
6:13 am - 10:10 amSFO-LYS
18h 57m2 stops
$666British Airways
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Fri, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 28
12:45 pm - 12:52 amLYS-SFO
21h 07m2 stops
4:05 pm - 6:10 pmSFO-LYS
17h 05m2 stops
$677Lufthansa
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Tue, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 27
6:40 pm - 11:45 amLYS-SFO
26h 05m1 stop
1:55 pm - 6:05 pmSFO-LYS
19h 10m1 stop
$1,062Air France
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Mon, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 29
2:35 pm - 6:10 pmLYS-SFO
36h 35m1 stop
$399Vueling
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Wed, Aug 28
6:45 am - 9:30 amLYS-SFO
35h 45m3 stops
Sun, Sep 15
8:30 am - 1:50 pmLYS-SFO
38h 20m3 stops
Wed, Jun 26
6:00 am - 6:10 pmLYS-SFO
21h 10m2 stops
Thu, Aug 29
7:05 pm - 4:40 pmLYS-SFO
30h 35m1 stop
$545Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29
10:30 am - 4:40 pmLYS-SFO
39h 10m1 stop
$557Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Sep 15
10:30 am - 4:40 pmLYS-SFO
39h 10m1 stop
$587Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Aug 23
12:45 pm - 1:50 pmLYS-SFO
34h 05m1 stop
$711TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Jun 26
11:35 am - 9:47 pmLYS-SFO
19h 12m2 stops
$981British Airways
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Tue, Jul 23
6:00 am - 12:45 amLYS-SFO
27h 45m2 stops
$1,214TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Thu, Jul 25

Flights from Lyon to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lyon to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Lyon to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Lyon, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Lyon to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Lyon to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $697 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $1,241 and $1,237 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lyon to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Lyon to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Lyon to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Lyon to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Vueling ($399) and Turkish Airlines ($545). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($593) and Air Canada ($636).

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$399
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 45% increase in price.
Flight from Lyon to San Francisco

When to book flights from Lyon to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lyon to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Lyon to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lyon to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lyon to San Francisco was $399 for a one-way ticket and $593 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Lyon and San Francisco?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San Francisco from Lyon.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lyon to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lyon to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Lyon and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lyon to San Francisco, Air France or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lyon to San Francisco are Air France and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of $975 and an overall rating of 7.5, Air France is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $909 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lyon to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Lyon to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Lyon to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Lyon is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Lyon to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Lyon with another airline. Booking your flights between Lyon and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Lyon to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Lyon up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Lyon to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lyon to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.5
Air FranceOverall score based on 1764 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.2Food
8.2Crew
7.5Boarding
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The check in was horrible. I stood in line for 1 hour to check in with an Air France ticket. Then I was told I had to go to Delta counter onstead to check in instead. It made no sense.

8.0 ExcellentRussell, Apr 2024BCN - JFK
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The check in was horrible. I stood in line for 1 hour to check in with an Air France ticket. Then I was told I had to go to Delta counter onstead to check in instead. It made no sense.

Medíocre. The food wasn't good (although not bad, bad) and the staff wasn't kind. I asked for n extra blanket, the steward never came back, serving us roughly.

Excellent apart from transport to actual plane 10 minutes from the actual gate , walking out in the tarmac in the rain and having to climb stairs to enter while holding luggage.

They wanted to close counter although they did not provide the wheelchair requested which ended by going alone to transit security and lost long time and they did not want to wait .

They charge me for luggage which is was included on the ticket

Good aorcraft 777 but Worst food ever Breakfast was a bû’with matonnaise… Staff was nice but invisible most of the flight

Everything went smoothly with Air France. There was a delay in departure which seemed to relate to the immigration services being short staffed.

Food could have been better especially the breakfast. Overall it was a good flight

No bording was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

Lost luggage, 2 bags were badly damaged and one of the bags came open.

We liked the direct flight from Frankfurt to Orlando, however, it was a little confusing as I thought I was traveling with Lufthansa from Izmir- Frankfurt-Orlando. We were not able to check in online twenty-four hours before the flight from Izmir. One lady in our group wanted to check two suitcases in Izmir, but was not allowed to do so. She was allowed to take the extra bag into the cablin. Others in our group were able to check two bags. In Frankfurt several in our group were given stand-by boarding tickets, which worried them. Everyone eventually was allowed to board, but it caused them to worry. I didn't have any of those problem.

Boarding, comfort, food/drinks, entertainment and most of all an extremely courteous and friendly group of flight attendants made my 12 hour flight an absolute joy!

The bad part was 2 hour delay and we were seating in the airplane it was getting hot and uncomfortable But after they fixed the problem everything went so smooth Crew were amazing very nice polite and caring

Touchscreens do not work. WiFi did not work. Food is possibly the worst on any European airline. Drinks came by only four times on a cross-Atlantic. The plane was two hours late because—it was announced—Lufthansa didn't have enough large aircraft in their fleet to accommodate an on-time flight.

It was freezing in the airplane. Everyone was wearing everything they had with them. The crew acknowledged it was cold, but did nothing about it

The flight attendants were superb and the service was outstanding. Some passengers with small children were very rude and inconsiderate, kids were constantly crying and some were running around the aisle unsupervised.

Terrible. There was a rattling noise the whole flight. The internet didn't work after I paid. Boarding is very disorganized.

Horrible flight attendant in back of economy that screamed at me, have already reported to United. Horrible food - for Gluten free, why would you assume the person is vegetarian? I was served some kind of horrible curry bean paste and multiple cold rolls and soggy vegetables with no seasoning... um no!

The crew member put her luggage and boxes behind my seat so I was able to recline while the passenger in front of me did for 8 hours. My knees were forced against the seat for hours :(. Dude sitting next to me hasn't showered in weeks so I almost threw up.

Sorry my last review for prg to fra was for this flight. My prg to fra flight was fine but my second flight back to Washington DC was with a slow awful crew who wouldn’t come in a timely manner to take trash and take trash before serving coffee tea and was shoving other people’s bottles of water on me when we were not traveling together

Boarding good. Seats uncomfortable when lie flat. Food was awful. Tasted stale and chicken was dry. No live tv or flight map. Had to pay for internet.

Poor technical details on this plane. 1) There was no WiFi on an 8 hour long-haul flight. So no work could be done. That's below the standard expected for airlines these days. 2) The power outlet at my seat was busted and not working. 3) The headphone jack was loose and I had to keep adjusting my headphones to get good reception, or when it slipped out. - The flight was delayed to due mechanics. Sometimes this can't be avoided, I understand, and it's a big inconvenience to arrive that much later when traveling across time zones (then arriving at 4am from the prior time zone). - Also unique to this flight, the northern lights were visible on the right side of the aircraft, but I only found out after we landed (b/c again no wifi). I understand there are considerations about people being out of their seats to look, but I feel extremely disappointed and resentful that I wasn't told so that I could have a chance to look at this probably once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event from a view in the sky. - Flight crew was otherwise friendly and helpful.

I would have preferred something lighter for the second meal. Maybe a small sandwich .

They cancelled our flight the morning of departure at 4:30am.

Coach seats are too tight. Seem designed for small people. Food different but OK. Staff helpful.

my original flight was cancelled the previous day, and i was rescheduled onto this flight, which left much earlier in the morning, impacting my previous evening and requiring me to get up much earlier in the morning to get to the airport online. This practice happens way way way too much, and it seems on every airline, though AA is probably the worst.

Spending 10 hours on a flight with no video or wifi access due to issues per stewardess was not enjoyable nor acceptable. Will follow up directly with the airline as well

I really did not like being ordered to pull my shade down by the attendants. One of them was very rude to me about it, standing there until I closed it like I was a child brusquely reaching across me to close an adjoining one. They claim it was so people who wanted to could sleep. It’s a 10:30am flight not a red eye. Closing your shade or leaving it up for natural light should be a choice. Ruined my flight!

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Lyon to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/28Wed
1 stopVueling
36h 35mLYS-SFO
$399
9/15Sun
3 stops
35h 45mLYS-SFO
$441
6/26Wed
3 stops
38h 20mLYS-SFO
$456
8/29Thu
2 stops
21h 10mLYS-SFO
$481
8/29Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
30h 35mLYS-SFO
$545
9/15Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
39h 10mLYS-SFO
$557
8/23Fri
1 stopTurkish Airlines
39h 10mLYS-SFO
$587
6/26Wed
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
34h 05mLYS-SFO
$711
7/23Tue
2 stopsBritish Airways
19h 12mLYS-SFO
$981
7/25Thu
2 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
27h 45mLYS-SFO
$1,214

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Lyon - San Francisco Flights

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Lyon (undefined)France

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

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