Cheap Flights from LYS to CAE: When to Fly from Lyon to Columbia

 

The cheapest times to fly from LYS to CAE are

• January 8th to March 25th
• April 23rd to July 1st
• October 29th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LYS to CAE is early June. Prices can be as high as $1771 for Saturday flights during early August, or as low as $762 for Wednesday flights around early June.

 

When to Fly to Columbia

Flying from Lyon (LYS) to Columbia, SC (CAE) will usually cost between $780 to $1553 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early June with an average ticket price of $796. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $1681. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $885 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $966 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LYS to CAE flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LYS to CAE route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the LYS to CAE flight is priced close to the average and costs more than the average flight leaving from Lyon. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.14, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to CAE, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into LYS. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $137 (12%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1008. Return trip prices are from the CAE to LYS flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LYS to CAE can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 8 hour 56 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from LYS to CAE while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking LYS to CAE

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from LYS to CAE — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LYS to CAE? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 15 major airlines flying this route most often: Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air France, Alaska, Alitalia, American, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, COPA, Delta, KLM, Lufthansa, Southwest, United, Virgin Atlantic, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 4422 miles or 7117 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LYS to CAE?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LYS to CAE flight is about 8 hour 56 minutes.

How many flights go between Lyon and Columbia, SC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 15 available flights from LYS to CAE.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.