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Cheap flights from Sydney to Lyon from $725

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LYS
13 Sep — 20 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Lyon

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 August 2026.

Wed 4/1111:15 -
2 stops37h 10m
Sun 8/1121:10 -
2 stops47h 45m
Deal found 11/8$1,628
Wed 4/1111:20 -
2 stops33h 45m
Sun 8/1109:15 -
3 stops38h 20m
Deal found 13/8$1,738
Thu 3/910:00 -
2 stops40h 00m
Mon 7/910:25 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 12/8$1,838
Thu 3/910:00 -
2 stops40h 00m
Mon 21/910:25 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 12/8$1,840
Thu 10/910:00 -
2 stops40h 00m
Mon 14/919:00 -
2 stops40h 10m
Deal found 12/8$1,841
Sat 26/920:50 -
2 stops47h 35m
Mon 26/1007:00 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 13/8$1,909

Find flight deals from Sydney to Lyon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Lyon (LYS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,628

One-way from

$725

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,862
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 4/11-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 55m total
  • Sydney to Lyon
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19/11
  • 19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 25m total
  • Sydney to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($711 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($137 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Lyon that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 August 2026.
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SydneyLyon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SYDLYS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/9

10:00-18:00

2 stops40h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 7/9

10:25-19:10

2 stops24h 45m

$1,838

SydneyLyon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SYDLYS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

10:00-09:25

2 stops31h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 20/9

19:00-19:10

2 stops40h 10m

$1,913

SydneyLyon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SYDLYS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/12

16:20-21:00

2 stops38h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 14/1

19:00-12:25

3 stops31h 25m

$2,473

SydneyLyon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SYDLYS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/12

16:20-17:05

2 stops34h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 14/1

15:05-11:25

3 stops34h 20m

$2,600
Fastest return journey

SydneyLyon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SYDLYS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

21:45-12:50

1 stop25h 05m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 8/11

14:40-22:30

1 stop21h 50m

$2,624

SydneyLyon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SYDLYS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/9

06:00-13:50

1 stop39h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/10

15:40-06:25

2 stops54h 45m

$2,839

SydneyLyon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SYDLYS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 25/9

07:25-18:00

3 stops42h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/10

19:00-06:05

3 stops51h 05m

$2,980

SydneyLyon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SYDLYS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/12

12:45-09:05

2 stops54h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 2/1

06:20-10:45

2 stops42h 25m

$3,259
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

SydneyLyon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SYDLYS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/11

20:05-12:30

2 stops26h 25m

$725

SydneyLyon

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SYDLYS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/9

08:35-13:55

3 stops37h 20m

$1,074

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Lyon

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Lyon

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Lyon?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Lyon (average of $1,862). Flying from Sydney to Lyon in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,571). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lyon

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lyon. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lyon. Reviews last updated 14 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates and Air France from Sydney to Lyon by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,643 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Lyon. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Lyon?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Lyon in 37h 10m. Fly via British Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Sydney to Lyon is about 16855 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Lyon round-trip?

    Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Lyon, with prices starting at $2,203. Another option worth looking into is Air France, starting at $2,897 round trip. Emirates is 12% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Lyon that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Lyon flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Lyon?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Lyon.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Lyon?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Lyon by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Lyon?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Lyon (average of $1,862). Flying from Sydney to Lyon in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,571). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Lyon

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$2,203Average$2,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest$2,897Average$4,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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