Cheap Flights from New York to Lyon
Cheap Flights from New York to Lyon
Looking for cheap flights from New York to Lyon? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New York to Lyon vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 18,750–40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New York to Lyon for specific travel dates.
2026-12-27
JFK - LYS
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 18,750 Pts + $152.3
2026-12-25
JFK - LYS
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 25,000 Pts + $152.4
2026-12-25
JFK - LYS
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 28,000 Pts + $152.8
2026-12-25
EWR - LYS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 34,700 Pts + $405.4
2026-12-25
JFK - LYS
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 40,000 Pts + $241.6
2026-12-25
JFK - LYS
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 40,000 Pts + $242.3
New York to Lyon flight facts
Distance
3,829 mi
6,162 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 8h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+6h
Lyon is 6 hours ahead of New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Lyon
LYS · Lyon Saint-Exupéry
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New York - Geneva · Geneva is 60 mi from Lyon
Flights New York - Torino · Torino is 129 mi from Lyon
Flights New York - Marseille · Marseille is 158 mi from Lyon
Flights New York - Montpellier · Montpellier is 159 mi from Lyon
Flights New York - Mulhouse · Mulhouse is 173 mi from Lyon
Flights New York - Nice · Nice is 177 mi from Lyon
Premium cabin flights from New York to Lyon
Premium cabin
2026-12-27
JFK - LYS
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 125,000 Pts + $24
Premium cabin
2026-12-27
JFK - LYS
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 125,000 Pts + $24.1
Premium cabin
2026-12-26
JFK - LYS
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 40,000 Pts + $241.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York to Lyon depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New York to Lyon.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Lyon.
New York and Lyon are about 3,829 miles (6,162 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 3,829-mile straight-line distance takes about 8h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Lyon is 6 hours ahead of New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). Arrivals in Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Lyon, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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