Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Lyon is eight hours ahead of Seattle and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SEA to LYS flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SEA and LYS include:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is $347. A return ticket right now is $796. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SEA to LYS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from SEA to LYS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA reach their destination without delay.
To reach Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Pick up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to the center of Lyon has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometers away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Lyon in January.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SEA to LYS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France you'll want to see. About 386 kilometers north-west of Lyon, a visit to Paris will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Marseille is another well-known destination in France and is around 274 kilometers south of Lyon. No trip is complete without experiencing Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
