Cheap flights from Lyon to Paris
Work trips and family visits connect Lyon to Paris through direct flights on this popular domestic route where you choose your departure airport first. St Exupery or Part-Dieu Railway Station each serve travellers differently depending on their location in the city. The journey continues toward one of three arrival points in the capital, with Orly, Charles De Gaulle, and Beauvais Tille offering distinct distances to the centre that affect ground transportation time.
Prices found on this route
Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com
| Airline | Flight | Rating | Date | Price from | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| with a stop | — | 17 Dec 2026 | from $87 | Search 17 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 15 Dec 2026 | from $91 | Search 15 Dec 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 28 Nov 2026 | from $132 | Search 28 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 12 Mar 2027 | from $135 | Search 12 Mar 2027 | |
| with a stop | — | 26 Nov 2026 | from $159 | Search 26 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | — | 25 Nov 2026 | from $197 | Search 25 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.1 | 26 Nov 2026 | from $208 | Search 26 Nov 2026 | |
| with a stop | ★★★★★ 4.4 | 7 Nov 2026 | from $246 | Search 7 Nov 2026 | |
| direct | — | 14 Nov 2026 | from $251 | Search 14 Nov 2026 | |
| direct | ★★★★★ 4.2 | 14 Nov 2026 | from $251 | Search 14 Nov 2026 |
Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 2 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.
Price by month
Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: June — from $85.
| Month | Price from | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | from $256 | 21 Nov 2026 | |
| December 2026 | from $429 | 26 Dec 2026 | |
| January 2027 | from $174 | 19 Jan 2027 | |
| February 2027 | from $271 | 14 Feb 2027 | |
| March 2027 | from $236 | 17 Mar 2027 | |
| April 2027 | from $451 | 10 Apr 2027 | |
| May 2027 | from $130 | 16 May 2027 | |
| June 2027 | from $85 | 8 Jun 2027 | |
| July 2027 | from $179 | 5 Jul 2027 | |
| August 2027 | from $158 | 16 Aug 2027 | |
| September 2027 | from $122 | 12 Sept 2027 | |
| October 2027 | from $249 | 15 Oct 2027 |
Airports on this route
Distances are straight-line from the city centre
| City | Airport | To centre |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | St Exupery LYS | 18 km |
| Lyon | Lyon Part-Dieu Railway Station XYD | 0 km |
| Paris | Beauvais Tille BVA | 68 km |
| Paris | Charles De Gaulle CDG | 22 km |
| Paris | Orly ORY | 16 km |
Route on the map
When to fly
June stands out as the most affordable period for this route, though prices remain reasonable across all twelve months throughout the year. School holidays bring moderate demand in July and August when families travel, while January typically sees quieter travel patterns after New Year celebrations. Business traffic keeps Tuesday through Thursday consistently busier than weekend departures on the Lyon Paris corridor.
Airlines and what to expect
Multiple airlines operate between Lyon and Paris including Easyjet and Wizz Air UK alongside Volotea providing economical options. Air Nostrum brings regional connectivity while HOP! adds capacity to the service mix. Additional carriers such as Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings Discover, Portuguese, and Air Algerie offer alternative scheduling across direct flights on this route.
Arriving — Paris
Orly handles substantial passenger volumes while Charles De Gaulle serves as a major hub requiring longer transfer times in the capital. Beauvais Tille operates at lower capacity but sits considerably farther from central Paris than either of those terminals. Trains and buses connect all three airports to downtown with Orly offering direct rail access and both larger stations providing RER connections.
Before you go: France
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Power sockets
- Type C, E · 230 V
- Language
- French
- Emergency number
- 112, 15, 17
- Driving side
- right
- Calling code
- +33
- Internet domain
- .fr
- EU / Schengen
- EU member, Schengen area
- Population of Paris
- 2.1 M (2023)
- Time zone
- UTC+01 (Europe/Paris)
Country facts: Wikidata
Check before you book
- Verify which departure terminal serves your airline when choosing between St Exupery and Part-Dieu Railway Station
- Read baggage allowances carefully as low-cost carriers charge extra for checked luggage on this route
- Confirm that visa or entry requirements apply if travelling through connecting flights to other destinations
- Compare arrival airport options since distance from centre varies significantly across Orly, Charles De Gaulle and Beauvais Tille
Frequently asked questions
Lyon – Paris: when is it cheapest to fly?
The lowest price in recent searches was found for June 2027 — $85. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.
Lyon – Paris: which airlines fly this route?
Airlines with offers on this route: Wizz Air UK, Easyjet, Air Nostrum, Volotea, Air Algerie, Tunisair, Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, HOP!, Air France.
Lyon – Paris: are there direct flights?
Yes, direct flights were available in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Lyon to Paris?
The distance is about 394 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 0 h 56 min. Direct flights were found in recent searches.
Which airports serve Lyon – Paris?
Lyon: St Exupery (LYS), Lyon Part-Dieu Railway Station (XYD). Paris: Beauvais Tille (BVA), Charles De Gaulle (CDG), Orly (ORY).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Paris?
Paris is in the same time zone as Lyon.
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Nearby alternatives
Airports within reach of Lyon / Paris that also have this destination — sometimes far cheaper
| Route | Distance | Flight | Date | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva → Paris | 112 km from Lyon | direct | 23 Nov 2026 | from $40 |