Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Lyon and Paris are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Choose from 59 weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with Air France is the earliest you can take. Air France operates the last service of the day at 18:45.
Your LYS to CDG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like September, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Air France has direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Paris — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
Air France is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for LYS to CDG flights is Air France.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LYS and CDG:
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$105 is currently the best price for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Return flights start at $210. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LYS to CDG.
The cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LYS to CDG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
When it comes to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport's on-time performance, 69.6% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LYS? If you've booked an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Book a hotel near CDG if you're catching a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
From Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Paris. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LYS to CDG sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to discover more of France. Journey around 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to tick off its leading sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in France, head for Nantes, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are among the biggest draws.