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Flight deals from Southampton to Lyon

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Southampton to Lyon? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Lyon.R 3,079 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Jun.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Southampton on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,079, select.
Lyon.R 3,109 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jul.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Southampton on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,109, select.
Lyon.R 3,203 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Southampton on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,203, select.
Lyon.R 3,372 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Apr.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Southampton on Thu, 24 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,372, select.
Lyon.R 3,657 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Southampton on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,657, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Southampton to Lyon flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Southampton to Lyon: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Southampton to Lyon below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Lyon.

Southampton to Lyon: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,079
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Southampton to Lyon: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Southampton to Lyon is R 3,561. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Southampton to Lyon. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 3,561.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Southampton to Lyon.
The cheapest month to fly from Southampton to Lyon is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Southampton Airport to Lyon Airport on Monday, 9 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Southampton Airport and Lyon Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lyon but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lyon is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lyon.

Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know

  • Lyon is one hour ahead of Southampton and is in the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your SOU to LYS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Southampton Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SOU and LYS:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Edinburgh Airport

    • Dublin Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Southampton Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is R 3,079. A round-trip ticket right now is R 3,561. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SOU to LYS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • Finding cheap flights from SOU to LYS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Southampton Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.

Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)

  • 55.7% of flights that depart Southampton Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Southampton Airport from central Southampton, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Southampton Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SOU:

Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon

  • Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to central Lyon has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 45 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Southampton Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.

  • Lock in your flight from Southampton Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SOU to LYS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of France

  • You've done Lyon, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Journey around 386 kilometres north-west to Paris to check off its must-visit sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If there's time to check out another side of France, consider Marseille, about 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are the start of reasons to visit.

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