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Flight deals from New York to Lyon Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Lyon Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £522. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Lyon.£340 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Lyon on Mon, 18 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £340, select.
Lyon.£439 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from New York Newark on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Lyon on Tue, 5 May, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £439, select.
Lyon.£459 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York LaGuardia on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Lyon on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £459, select.
Lyon.£462 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Lyon on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £462, select.
Lyon.£485 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Lyon on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £485, select.
Lyon.£499 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Lyon on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £499, select.
Lyon.£508 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Lyon on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £508, select.
Lyon.£513 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Apr, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Lyon on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £513, select.
Lyon.£522 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Lyon on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £522, select.
Lyon.£562 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Lyon on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £562, select.
Lyon.£563 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with United and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York LaGuardia on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Lyon on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From £563, select.
Lyon.£581 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Lyon on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £581, select.
Lyon.£585 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 27 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Lyon on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £585, select.
Lyon.£590 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Porter Airlines and Volotea.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Lyon on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £590, select.
Lyon.£591 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Lyon on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From £591, select.
Lyon.£670 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Lyon on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £670, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Lyon

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Lyon flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
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Apr
from £522
May
from £340
Jun
from £590
Jul
from £670
Aug
from £562
Sep
from £485
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Nov
from £508
Dec
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New York to Lyon: Alternative routes

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

Lyon

12 miles from central Lyon
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St Etienne

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Grenoble

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Chambery

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New York to Lyon: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£340
Cheapest month to flyMay

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Finding cheap flights from New York to Lyon: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Lyon is £340. 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 New York to Lyon. But we found flights with one stop from £340.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from New York to Lyon.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Lyon is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Lyon Airport on Sunday, 3 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York and Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Lyon is TAP Air Portugal .

Travelling from New York to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of New York. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from New York to LYS.

  • If you're flying during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to LYS departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.

  • Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from New York to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • 73% of flights leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • JFK's address is JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, browse these options when departing from Newark Liberty International Airport:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • EWR is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.

  • Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to LYS flight:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Whether just for a couple of hours or a few days, a stopover can make your whole trip feel a bit less hectic. When flying out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), you can book a plane ticket from New York to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) with a stop at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).

  • The journey to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kms (8 miles) or so.

  • Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your New York to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:

  • Flights departing from LGA reach their destination within the expected time frame 69% of the time.

  • New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.

About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon

  • Central Lyon is around 26 kms (16 miles) from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

  • £191 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. A return flight starts at £340. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.

  • To pick up cheap flights from New York to LYS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • Cheap New York to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from New York to LYS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a better deal is available.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from New York to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

The best time to fly from New York to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

  • Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to go to Lyon. June is when most people book flights from New York to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.

  • When booking your New York to LYS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC and 8ºC.

More about Lyon

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lyon right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from New York to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:

  • Your Lyon visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.

Explore more of France

  • You've visited Lyon, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel about 274 kms (170 miles) south to Marseille to check off its top sights. From Les Calanques to Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another major stop in France, consider Nice, about 290 kms (180 miles) southeast of Lyon. Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice are among its highlights.

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