Cheap Flights from Washington to Lyon
Cheap Flights from Washington to Lyon
Looking for cheap flights from Washington 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 Washington to Lyon vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 18,750–22,500 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 Washington to Lyon for specific travel dates.
2026-12-02
IAD - LYS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $152.4
2026-12-02
IAD - LYS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 18,750 Pts + $163.5
2026-11-30
IAD - LYS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $238.9
2026-11-30
IAD - LYS
Economy | 1 Stop
From 22,500 Pts + $238.9
2026-11-30
IAD - LYS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 22,500 Pts + $373.4
2026-11-30
IAD - LYS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 22,500 Pts + $373.4
Washington to Lyon flight facts
Distance
4,044 mi
6,508 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 8h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+6h
Lyon is 6 hours ahead of Washington.
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Airports in Lyon
LYS · Lyon Saint-Exupéry
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Washington - Geneva · Geneva is 60 mi from Lyon
Flights Washington - Torino · Torino is 129 mi from Lyon
Flights Washington - Marseille · Marseille is 158 mi from Lyon
Flights Washington - Nice · Nice is 177 mi from Lyon
Premium cabin flights from Washington to Lyon
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
IAD - LYS
Business | 2 Stops | 6 left
From 88,000 Pts + $49.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
IAD - LYS
Business | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 95,000 Pts + $40.5
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
IAD - LYS
Business | 1 Stop
From 108,000 Pts + $493
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
IAD - LYS
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 125,000 Pts + $35.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
IAD - LYS
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $49.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
IAD - LYS
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $57.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Washington 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 Washington to Lyon.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Washington to Lyon.
Washington and Lyon are about 4,044 miles (6,508 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 4,044-mile straight-line distance takes about 8h 30m 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 Washington.
Departures from Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD). 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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