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Flight deals from Vancouver to Lyon Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver to Lyon Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £437. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Lyon.£405 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Lyon on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £405, select.
Lyon.£405 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Feb, returning Tue, 3 Mar.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Lyon on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £405, select.
Lyon.£437 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Mar, returning Sun, 12 Apr.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Lyon on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.
Lyon.£437 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Feb, returning Sat, 21 Feb.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Lyon on Sat, 21 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.
Lyon.£443 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Apr, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Lyon on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £443, select.
Lyon.£467 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Lyon on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £467, select.
Lyon.£468 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Lyon on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £468, select.
Lyon.£522 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Lyon on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £522, select.
Lyon.£553 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Lyon on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £553, select.
Lyon.£601 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Lyon on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £601, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Lyon from £186 one-way

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Vancouver to Lyon: Alternative routes

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

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St Etienne

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Grenoble

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Chambery

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Vancouver to Lyon: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£405
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Lyon: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver to Lyon is £405. 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 Vancouver to Lyon. But we found flights with one stop from £405.
As of January 2026, there are no flights flying from Vancouver to Lyon.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Lyon is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Lyon Airport on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Vancouver 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 WestJet .

Travelling from Vancouver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): What you need to know

  • You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS). Explore your options for heading out from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).

  • The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located in Lyon.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Vancouver to LYS.

  • During peak travel periods, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)

  • CXH is about 2 kms (1.00 mile) from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.

  • Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to LYS flight:

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

  • The journey to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.

  • Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight:

  • The on-time performance rating of YXX is 67.97%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.

About Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

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

  • Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is roughly 12 miles from central Lyon. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.

  • It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

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

  • Currently, £186 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £405. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to LYS, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • Affordable Vancouver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Vancouver to LYS.

  • Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Vancouver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Vancouver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • April is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS), while September is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Lyon based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book a Vancouver to LYS plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lyon to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).

More about Lyon

Explore more of France

  • You've visited Lyon, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey about 274 kms (170 miles) south to Marseille to check off its leading sights. From Les Calanques to Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in France, consider Nice, about 290 kms (180 miles) south-east of Lyon. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are among its highlights.

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