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3:57 pm - 8:20 pmSFO-LYS
19h 23m2 stops
6:40 am - 4:30 pmLYS-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 25
6:15 am - 10:40 amSFO-LYS
19h 25m2 stops
11:50 am - 10:55 pmLYS-SFO
20h 05m2 stops
$758British Airways
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Mon, Jun 10 - Fri, Jun 21
7:20 am - 10:30 amSFO-LYS
18h 10m2 stops
11:25 am - 5:25 pmLYS-SFO
15h 00m1 stop
$763British Airways
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Fri, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 14
9:05 pm - 7:20 pmSFO-LYS
13h 15m1 stop
8:00 pm - 12:40 pmLYS-SFO
25h 40m2 stops
$852Lufthansa
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Mon, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 30
1:50 pm - 10:00 amSFO-LYS
35h 10m1 stop
6:45 am - 12:45 pmLYS-SFO
15h 00m1 stop
$951Air France
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Fri, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 14
1:55 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-LYS
15h 15m1 stop
2:55 pm - 4:00 pmLYS-SFO
34h 05m1 stop
$1,064United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Wed, Aug 14
2:40 pm - 2:05 pmSFO-LYS
14h 25m1 stop
12:45 pm - 9:00 pmLYS-SFO
17h 15m1 stop
$1,181Lufthansa
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Tue, Jun 11 - Mon, Jul 1
3:00 pm - 1:15 pmSFO-LYS
13h 15m1 stop
6:25 am - 12:45 pmLYS-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
$1,278Delta
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Mon, Jul 8 - Sun, Aug 4
12:12 am - 10:00 amSFO-LYS
24h 48m2 stops
7:05 am - 12:51 amLYS-SFO
26h 46m2 stops
$1,285United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 28
3:00 pm - 5:40 pmSFO-LYS
17h 40m1 stop
6:25 am - 12:45 pmLYS-SFO
15h 20m1 stop
$1,318Air France
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Mon, Jul 8 - Sun, Aug 4
10:08 pm - 9:30 amSFO-LYS
50h 22m3 stops
Sun, Jun 16
12:58 am - 4:10 pmSFO-LYS
30h 12m3 stops
Sun, Aug 25
7:50 am - 10:40 amSFO-LYS
17h 50m2 stops
$592British Airways
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Mon, Jun 17
10:10 pm - 10:40 amSFO-LYS
27h 30m2 stops
$605British Airways
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Sun, Jun 2
12:15 pm - 9:55 amSFO-LYS
36h 40m1 stop
$628Air Canada
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Sun, Jun 2
7:00 am - 9:55 amSFO-LYS
17h 55m2 stops
$629Air Canada
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Tue, Jun 18
9:05 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-LYS
30h 00m1 stop
$662Lufthansa
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Tue, Jun 4
2:40 pm - 10:15 pmSFO-LYS
22h 35m1 stop
$682Lufthansa
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Sun, Jun 2
1:55 pm - 9:50 amSFO-LYS
34h 55m1 stop
$958United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 21
12:30 am - 2:10 pmSFO-LYS
28h 40m2 stops
$1,384United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20
12:15 pm - 9:55 amSFO-LYS
36h 40m1 stop
11:40 am - 11:12 amLYS-SFO
32h 32m1 stop
$791Air Canada
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Sun, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 18
12:15 pm - 9:55 amSFO-LYS
36h 40m1 stop
11:40 am - 11:21 pmLYS-SFO
20h 41m2 stops
$797Air Canada
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Sun, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 18
9:05 pm - 7:20 pmSFO-LYS
13h 15m1 stop
12:45 pm - 9:00 pmLYS-SFO
17h 15m1 stop
$852Lufthansa
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Fri, May 31 - Thu, Jun 6
9:05 pm - 7:20 pmSFO-LYS
13h 15m1 stop
8:00 pm - 7:00 pmLYS-SFO
32h 00m1 stop
$861Lufthansa
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Fri, May 31 - Tue, Jun 4
9:05 pm - 7:20 pmSFO-LYS
13h 15m1 stop
7:05 am - 8:57 pmLYS-SFO
22h 52m2 stops
$897United Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Tue, Jun 4
1:15 pm - 7:20 pmSFO-LYS
21h 05m2 stops
7:05 am - 8:57 pmLYS-SFO
22h 52m2 stops
$902United Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Tue, Jun 4
5:10 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-LYS
33h 50m1 stop
6:40 pm - 2:35 pmLYS-SFO
28h 55m1 stop
$1,100TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sat, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 6
4:20 pm - 5:40 pmSFO-LYS
16h 20m1 stop
6:40 pm - 2:35 pmLYS-SFO
28h 55m1 stop
$1,113TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 6
12:19 am - 11:55 pmSFO-LYS
38h 36m2 stops
6:40 am - 4:10 pmLYS-SFO
18h 30m1 stop
$2,551Iberia
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Thu, May 30 - Thu, Jun 6
12:19 am - 11:55 pmSFO-LYS
38h 36m2 stops
6:40 am - 8:54 pmLYS-SFO
47h 14m2 stops
$3,215Iberia
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Thu, May 30 - Thu, Jun 6

Flights from San Francisco to Lyon - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Lyon 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 San Francisco to Lyon?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Lyon clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to Lyon, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Lyon back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Lyon, 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 San Francisco to Lyon is February, where tickets cost $584 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,341 and $1,298 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Lyon, 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 San Francisco to Lyon, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

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

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 Iberia ($568) and American Airlines ($591). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on British Airways ($758) and Air Canada ($769).

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Low season

April

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$512
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Lyon

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Lyon 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 San Francisco to Lyon

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Lyon was $512 for a one-way ticket and $743 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Lyon?

    San Francisco and Lyon are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Lyon-Saint Exupéry.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Lyon are Delta and Air France. With an average price for the route of $1,324 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,091 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 San Francisco to Lyon.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lyon from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Lyon?

    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 Lyon with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and LYS 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 San Francisco to Lyon?

    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 Lyon from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Lyon

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Lyon. 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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DeltaOverall score based on 10476 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

I was pleasantly surprised. I booked the "club class" which was basically like Domestic First Class. The service was superior. Food was pretty good. Seats and cabin were comfortable. For the price I paid, I was very pleased.

Super unproffesional flight . Flight attendants were unproffesional. I could hear them gossiping about theor boyfriends the whole trip

The connecting flight lay over was 4.00 hours, the gate agent booked me on the next flight which was about to depart at no extra cost.

The ticket price was reasonable, food was okay, not the best. I would use the service again.

Actually the flight was on time. New plane, food was okay but not great.

Old plane, hard seats, 1.30 hours delay, while seating on the plane waiting for departure.

Great boarding. Everything was on time. Plane was a bit old and the crew could have provided better drink service.

Boarding was a little chaotic but it was a very large flight. It just wasn’t fast. And there was no noticeable difference between zones boarding.

Crew was pleasant. Aircraft was very dated and uncomfortable for our nearly 4 hour flight. We were in row 17 and they ran out of purchasable food by the time they got to us.

We were lucky enough to arrive at the right time. The staff at YYZ did our complete check in and luggage tags for us. Even made sure we knew where we were to head next and how to get there. It truly was one of the best and easiest check inside. Thanks team.

My only issue was my meal was inedible except for the sides.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Generally good. The crew is excellent. The food could be better.

Did not find the wheelchair that supposed to assist and went to a long queue for transit security chk which was very slow and boarding desk wanted to close counter although that they knew that I am minutes away because of their mistake of not providing the wheelchair.

Boarding was smooth and on time. The seat was comfortable and the entertainment worked. Staff were gracious.

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

I have used Air France and KLM many times it will help if they change their menu's feel like it's been the same for years!!!, Especially the breakfast. Overall the flight was good and enjoyable.

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

We transited through Chad and what was supposed to be a 1hr 20 minutes transit time lasted over 4hrs. We didn't get regular updates until we complained. After a 10hr flight from Paris no form of refreshment given and finally arrived Abuja over 6hrs later and none of my bags came

The line at boarding was not well organized and managed

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Second time I took this flight, and they lost my luggage both times. Waiting for my suitcase now, last time it took two days to get it back.

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

I wish the flight attendant was a little bit kinder

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

Horrible crowding on the seats, headphones provided did not fit or work in the entertainment center, seriously the most uncomfortable flight I have taken in a LONG time. The people in front of me were literally 5 inches from my face the entire flight. Did they change their seats recently? I remember it being tight but wow this was a whole new level. Also I am a 5'3" small woman so I can't even imagine a larger person dealing with that for 11 hrs.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Lyon found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/16Sun
3 stops
50h 22mSFO-LYS
$512
8/25Sun
3 stops
30h 12mSFO-LYS
$518
6/17Mon
2 stopsBritish Airways
17h 50mSFO-LYS
$592
6/2Sun
2 stopsBritish Airways
27h 30mSFO-LYS
$605
6/2Sun
1 stopAir Canada
36h 40mSFO-LYS
$628
6/18Tue
2 stopsAir Canada
17h 55mSFO-LYS
$629
6/4Tue
1 stopLufthansa
30h 00mSFO-LYS
$662
6/2Sun
1 stopLufthansa
22h 35mSFO-LYS
$682
6/21Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
34h 55mSFO-LYS
$958
6/20Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
28h 40mSFO-LYS
$1,384

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Lyon

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Lyon that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/2Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
36h 40mSFO-LYS
6/18Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
32h 32mLYS-SFO
$791
6/2Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
36h 40mSFO-LYS
6/18Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
20h 41mLYS-SFO
$797
5/31Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
13h 15mSFO-LYS
6/6Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
17h 15mLYS-SFO
$852
5/31Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
13h 15mSFO-LYS
6/4Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
32h 00mLYS-SFO
$861
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 15mSFO-LYS
6/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 52mLYS-SFO
$897
5/31Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 05mSFO-LYS
6/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 52mLYS-SFO
$902
6/1Sat
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
33h 50mSFO-LYS
6/6Thu
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
28h 55mLYS-SFO
$1,100
6/2Sun
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
16h 20mSFO-LYS
6/6Thu
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
28h 55mLYS-SFO
$1,113
5/30Thu
multi-stopIberia
38h 36mSFO-LYS
6/6Thu
multi-stopIberia
18h 30mLYS-SFO
$2,551
5/30Thu
multi-stopIberia
38h 36mSFO-LYS
6/6Thu
multi-stopIberia
47h 14mLYS-SFO
$3,215

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San Francisco - Lyon Flights

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

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Lyon (LYS)France

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