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Flight deals from Washington D.C. to Lyon

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Lyon Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,357. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Lyon.$1,077 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Lyon on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,077, select.
Lyon.$1,127 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Lyon on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,127, select.
Lyon.$1,133 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Lyon on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,133, select.
Lyon.$1,138 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Lyon on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,138, select.
Lyon.$1,194 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Lyon on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,194, select.
Lyon.$1,250 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Lyon on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,250, select.
Lyon.$1,252 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Lyon on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,252, select.
Lyon.$1,274 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Lyon on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,274, select.
Lyon.$1,284 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with British Airways and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Lyon on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,284, select.
Lyon.$1,285 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with British Airways and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Lyon on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,285, select.
Lyon.$1,316 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Lyon on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,316, select.
Lyon.$1,357 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departs from Lyon on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,357, select.
Lyon.$1,984 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Lyon on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,984, select.
Lyon.$2,030 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Lyon on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,030, select.
Lyon.$2,224 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Sat, 27 Mar.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Lyon on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,224, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Lyon

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Lyon flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jun
from $1,984
Jul
from $1,357
Aug
from $1,127
Sep
from $1,194
Oct
from $1,133
Nov
from $1,077
Dec
from $1,250
Jan
from $1,284
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Mar
from $2,224
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Washington D.C. to Lyon: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Lyon: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,077
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Lyon: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Lyon is $1,077. 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 Washington D.C. to Lyon. But we found flights with one stop from $1,077.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Washington D.C. to Lyon.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Lyon is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Lyon Airport on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Washington D.C. 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 British Airways .

Travelling from Washington DC to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know

  • Lyon is six hours ahead of Washington DC. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to LYS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.

  • July is a busy month for travelling. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • Whether you'd like to explore a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Washington DC to LYS.

  • DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Washington DC to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:

  • Of the departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.

  • The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Split up your flight from Washington DC to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and LYS are:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 45 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Washington DC to LYS flight, stay in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:

  • When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.

  • The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • You can book a plane ticket from Washington DC to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) with a stopover. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a major connection point.

  • The trip to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Wake up, take it easy and still make your Washington DC to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:

  • Flights that leave from BWI touch down at their destination as scheduled 77% of the time.

About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

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

  • Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Lyon. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

  • $635 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Return flights start from $1,077. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to LYS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Washington DC to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Washington DC to LYS.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington DC to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

  • It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). June is the most popular month to visit Lyon. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in January.

  • The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to LYS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).

More about Lyon

  • Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lyon:

  • There are plenty of terrific things to do in Lyon when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Fête Des Lumières followed by Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.

Explore more of France

  • Lyon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south of Lyon, a trip to Marseille will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in France, head for Nice, about 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice are key highlights.

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