Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT): what you need to know
Charlotte's timezone is UTC-5, making Charlotte six hours behind Lyon.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LYS to CLT flight.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lyon Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between LYS and CLT include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport flight is $564. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,008. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LYS to CLT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Lyon Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lyon Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
Of all flights departing from Lyon Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Lyon Airport from central Lyon, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LYS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lyon Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CLT instead:
Pick up a Charlotte Douglas Airport rental car and explore Charlotte and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Easirent and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Charlotte Douglas Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Charlotte Douglas Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Charlotte. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Lyon Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Charlotte. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Charlotte is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Lyon Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LYS to CLT sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
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