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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Lyon

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Lyon? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Lyon.$554 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Jan, returning Sat, 17 Jan.Return flight with Iberia For Level.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia For Level, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 10 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia For Level, departs from Lyon on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $554, select.
Lyon.$589 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with Iberia For Level.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia For Level, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia For Level, departs from Lyon on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $589, select.
Lyon.$603 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Dec, returning Tue, 16 Dec.Return flight with Iberia For Level.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia For Level, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia For Level, departs from Lyon on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $603, select.
Lyon.$617 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 31 Oct.Return flight with Iberia For Level.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia For Level, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia For Level, departs from Lyon on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $617, select.
Lyon.$621 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep, returning Mon, 22 Sep.Return flight with Iberia For Level.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia For Level, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia For Level, departs from Lyon on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $621, select.
Lyon.$624 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Feb, returning Mon, 23 Feb.Return flight with Iberia For Level.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia For Level, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 14 Feb, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia For Level, departs from Lyon on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $624, select.
Lyon.$659 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Aug, returning Tue, 26 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Lyon on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $659, select.
Lyon.$691 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Mar, returning Fri, 20 Mar.Return flight with Iberia For Level.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia For Level, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia For Level, departs from Lyon on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $691, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Lyon

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Lyon flights are currently cheapest in January.
Jul
from $864
Aug
from $659
Sep
from $621
Oct
from $617
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Dec
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Jan
from $554
Feb
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Mar
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Jun
from $1,347

New York John F. Kennedy to Lyon: Alternative routes

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

New York to Lyon: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$554
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Lyon: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Lyon is $554. 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 John F. Kennedy to Lyon. But we found flights with one or more stops from $554.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Lyon.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Lyon is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Lyon Airport on Saturday, 10 January 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York John F. Kennedy Airport 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.
Currently, Iberia For Level offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lyon.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of New York.

  • Your JFK to LYS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JFK and LYS:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Manchester Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • $261 is the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $554. These fares can change based on availability and demand.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to LYS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from JFK to LYS.

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

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • 74.1% of flights that take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near JFK:

Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

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

  • From Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, Lyon is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 45 minutes.

When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is January, while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Lyon based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JFK to LYS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of France

  • Lyon has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a visit to Paris will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.

  • Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.

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