Travelling from St Louis Airport (STL) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of St Louis.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your STL to LYS flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Opt for a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from St Louis Airport to Lyon Airport. Frankfurt am Main Airport is a popular stopover on the STL to LYS route.
How to find the cheapest flights from St Louis Airport (STL) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way St Louis Airport to Lyon Airport flight is $708. A round-trip fare right now is $1,306. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from STL to LYS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from St Louis Airport to Lyon Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from STL to LYS is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from St Louis Airport to Lyon Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about St Louis Airport (STL)
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
When it comes to St Louis Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central St Louis to St Louis Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to STL? If you've booked an early flight from St Louis Airport to Lyon Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
If you're coming in on a late St Louis Airport to Lyon Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near LYS:
Pick up a Lyon Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Lyon Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from St Louis Airport to Lyon Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from St Louis Airport to Lyon Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STL to LYS in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
