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Flights from San Jose to Lyon

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Distance: 9,135 km
San Jose airports
Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)How far from city centre: 1 km
Lyon airports
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)How far from city centre: 9 km

Book your flight from San Jose to Lyon

Find direct and indirect flights from San Jose to Lyon (France) with eDreams. Once you have your results, sort them by schedule or price and book the option that best suits your plans.

A direct flight from San Jose to Lyon takes around 13 h and 10 m, while indirect flights will take longer.

Airports and airlines connecting San Jose and Lyon

Knowing where you set off from and where you arrive helps you organise your journey better. Consider the available airports and compare the different airlines operating on this route.

  • Departure airport: Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
  • Arrival airport: Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Weather in Lyon

The best time to visit may depend on your preferred climate. In Lyon, the average temperature floats around 26ºC in the warmest months and 1ºC in the coldest ones. Keep this in mind when packing and planning any outdoor activities.

  • Highs: up to 27ºC
  • Lows: down to 0ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: October

How to save when flying from San Jose to Lyon

A few tips for finding cheaper flights from San Jose to Lyon:

  • Flexible dates: compare fares for two or three different departure days. Leaving a day earlier or later can make a noticeable difference to the price.
  • Baggage allowance: check what each fare includes before you book, so you aren't caught out by extra charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: confirm which airports you depart from and land at, especially if the city has more than one. This will help you plan your transfer and work out the total cost of getting around.

Looking for a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine both in one booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Lyon. You can also save on a hire car by including it with your booking.

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Jose to Lyon

On average, what is the price of a San Jose to Lyon flight?
When flying from San Jose to Lyon the average price will be €945. However, this price is dependant on several other factors like seasonality or the time in advance taken when booking the route.
For flights from San Jose to Lyon, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between San Jose and Lyon. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for San Jose to Lyon flights?
The most popular month for flights from San Jose to Lyon are: November, December and August.
When is the best time to travel from San Jose to Lyon?
A good period of the year to visit Lyon from San Jose really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, December is the best month to fly to Lyon from San Jose, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by August and July. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds September, March and July are the months with fewer searches for the route San Jose -  Lyon.
What is the duration of a flight from San Jose to Lyon?
Flight time, on average, from San Jose to Lyon is usually 11 h and 20 m on average, at an average distance of 9,135.43 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between San Jose and Lyon?
The most common route form San Jose to Lyon is: Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS). These airlines fly this route:

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