Flying from Phoenix to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Lyon is eight hours ahead of Phoenix. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Phoenix to LYS. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a peak month like March, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Phoenix to LYS departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Phoenix to PHX takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart PHX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
AZA is about 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Phoenix to LYS flight? Unwind in a hotel near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
The majority of flights that depart Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport land at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
The address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Phoenix to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Phoenix to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Central Lyon is around 26 kilometres from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Currently, $581 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,445. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Phoenix to LYS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Phoenix to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Phoenix to LYS.
Discover the best deal on a flight from Phoenix to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Phoenix to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Lyon. June is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Phoenix to LYS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC and 8ºC.
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Phoenix to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Your Lyon trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions worth exploring include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Explore more of France
Lyon has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south of Lyon, a trip to Marseille will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
If you're eager to discover another corner of France, head for Nice, roughly 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice are key reasons to visit.
