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San Francisco.595 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 May, returning Wed, 28 May.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Lyon on Fri, 9 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 595 €, select.
San Francisco.601 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Lyon on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 601 €, select.
San Francisco.601 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Lyon on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 601 €, select.
San Francisco.690 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Lyon on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 690 €, select.
San Francisco.692 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Dec, returning Tue, 23 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Lyon on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 23 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 692 €, select.
San Francisco.715 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Lyon on Wed, 28 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 715 €, select.
San Francisco.717 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Jun, returning Mon, 30 Jun.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Lyon on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 717 €, select.
San Francisco.722 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 4 May.Return flight with easyJet and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lyon on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 4 May, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From 722 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lyon to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from 1.165 €
May
from 595 €
Jun
from 717 €
Jul
from 797 €
Aug
from 732 €
Sep
from 601 €
Oct
from 690 €
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Dec
from 692 €
Jan
from 966 €
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Lyon to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Lyon to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Lyon to San Francisco: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found595 €
Cheapest month to flyMay

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Lyon to San Francisco International is 595 €. 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 Lyon to San Francisco International. But we found flights with one or more stops from 595 €.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Lyon to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Lyon to San Francisco International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lyon Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Friday, 9 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Lyon Airport and San Francisco International 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 San Francisco International 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 San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

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

  • The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Lyon.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your LYS to SFO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

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

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Franz Josef Strauss Airport

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

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is 313 €. A return plane ticket right now is 595 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from LYS to SFO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LYS to SFO.

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

Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • When it comes to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport's on-time performance, 69.6% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near LYS:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit San Francisco in February.

  • Before locking in your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LYS to SFO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • San Francisco has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are among its highlights.

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