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Cheapest return flight
£134
Typical prices: £179-£297
easyJet
Sun 14/1Wed 17/1
CPH - LYS • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£175
Typical prices: £161-£298
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/12Thu 6/12
CPH - LYS • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Scandinavian Airlines. Average duration is 2h 15m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 88% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 31% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £119 (return)
Shortest trip • 4h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Copenhagen to Lyon (CPH-LYS)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Copenhagen to Lyon

Thu, 14 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan
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20:40 - 22:30CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
25h 50m1 stop London Gatwick
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11:00 - 20:25LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
9h 25m1 stop London Gatwick
£134easyJet
Wed, 16 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec
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10:25 - 09:55CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
23h 30m1 stop London Gatwick
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18:40 - 09:55LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
15h 15m1 stop London Gatwick
£152easyJet
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
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11:25 - 13:40CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
2h 15mdirect
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14:25 - 16:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 05mdirect
£175Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
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11:25 - 13:40CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
2h 15mdirect
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14:25 - 16:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 05mdirect
£176Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
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11:25 - 13:40CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
2h 15mdirect
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06:55 - 13:05LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
6h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£183Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 11 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
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11:25 - 13:40CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
2h 15mdirect
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14:10 - 18:55LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
4h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£190Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 8 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar
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11:25 - 13:40CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
2h 15mdirect
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14:25 - 16:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 05mdirect
£194Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 8 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar
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11:25 - 13:40CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
2h 15mdirect
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14:25 - 16:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 05mdirect
£195Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, 8 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar
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11:25 - 13:40CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
2h 15mdirect
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14:25 - 16:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 05mdirect
£196Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
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18:05 - 22:25CPH  Kastrup Copenhagen-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
4h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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14:25 - 16:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-CPH Kastrup Copenhagen
2h 05mdirect
£212Scandinavian Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Copenhagen to Lyon flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Copenhagen to Lyon?

Return flights from Copenhagen to Lyon typically range from £179 to £297. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £134 on easyJet.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Copenhagen to Lyon?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Copenhagen to Lyon. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Copenhagen to Lyon?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Copenhagen to Lyon at £159 return.
•July (£277) and August (£254) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Copenhagen to Lyon the cheapest?

Flights from Copenhagen to Lyon are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 29% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Copenhagen to Lyon flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

£74
Beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 25% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Copenhagen to Lyon

When to book flights from Copenhagen to Lyon

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Copenhagen to Lyon based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Copenhagen to Lyon flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Copenhagen to Lyon?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Copenhagen to Lyon:

    • Earliest: departs at 11:25 and lands at 13:40
    • Latest: departs at 17:15 and lands at 19:30.

    The flight takes about 2h 15m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Copenhagen to Lyon?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Copenhagen to Lyon.

  • How long is a flight from Copenhagen to Lyon?

    A direct flight from Copenhagen to Lyon takes 2h 15m, covering 758 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Copenhagen to Lyon?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Copenhagen to Lyon flight?

    Return flights from Copenhagen to Lyon range from £179 to £297, with an average of £230 over the past 12 months. Anything below £179 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Copenhagen to Lyon flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the £230 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Copenhagen to Lyon?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £119 return via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared with £221 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Copenhagen to Lyon?

    Scandinavian Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Norwegian has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Copenhagen to Lyon flights are:

    • Scandinavian Airlines: 88% on time
    • Norwegian: 67% on time
    • easyJet: 65% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Copenhagen to Lyon?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £36–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Copenhagen to Lyon?

    The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Scandinavian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Copenhagen to Lyon spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Copenhagen to Lyon flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Copenhagen to Lyon changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £134 to £770. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Copenhagen to Lyon looking right now?

    One-way fares from Copenhagen to Lyon are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £206, which is 33% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £34 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Rentscape
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Ok Mobility
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Copenhagen to Lyon?

    Flights from Copenhagen to Lyon usually depart from Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Copenhagen to Lyon?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Copenhagen to Lyon?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Copenhagen to Lyon route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 22m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Copenhagen to Lyon pass through?

    One-stop flights from Copenhagen to Lyon most commonly connect through:

    • Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 29% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 24% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 14% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Copenhagen to Lyon?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Copenhagen to Lyon. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £216 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £258, a difference of £43.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Copenhagen to Lyon?

    Only Scandinavian Airlines operates flights between Copenhagen and Lyon.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Copenhagen to Lyon?

    Flying via Václav Havel Prague (PRG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 16m, compared to 4h 21m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 29m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What popular places can I visit in Lyon?

    Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Hotel-Dieu de Lyon, Auditorium-Orchestre national de Lyon, and Opéra National de Lyon. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Copenhagen to Lyon flights?

    Among airlines operating Copenhagen to Lyon flights:

    • Scandinavian Airlines: offers extra legroom

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Copenhagen to Lyon flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Scandinavian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Norwegian: a checked bag in Economy class class
    • CitizenPlane: a cabin bag in Economy class class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Copenhagen to Lyon flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average £216, about £43 less than Sunday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 29% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Copenhagen to Lyon trip for November. Fares historically average £159 return in that month – typically £118 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Scandinavian Airlines. Over the past three months, 88% of Scandinavian Airlines flights from Copenhagen to Lyon arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 83%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 22m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £119 return on this route – about £102 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Copenhagen to Lyon?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Kastrup Copenhagen Airport to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kastrup Copenhagen to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Monday

Scandinavian Airlines

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Tuesday

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Wednesday

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Thursday

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Friday

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Saturday

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Sunday

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

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Direct returns

Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Kastrup Copenhagen

Monday

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Tuesday

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Wednesday

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Thursday

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Friday

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Saturday

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

Sunday

Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines

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