Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Los Angeles eight hours behind Lyon.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LYS to LAX flight.
Travelling during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LYS and LAX:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Right now, Rs76,125 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs155,109. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LYS to LAX, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
When it comes to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport's on-time performance, 69.6% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near LYS:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider booking a hotel close to LAX if you're taking a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across Los Angeles and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Los Angeles in May.
Lock in your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you want to go to Los Angeles during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LYS to LAX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Los Angeles, a trip to San Diego will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.