How long is the flight from Southampton to Lyon?

Departing from Southampton to Lyon will take you 7h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 466 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lyon ranges from 40.0 - 80.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 80.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Lyon when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lyon, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SOU to LYS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Southampton to Lyon as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Lyon that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Southampton to Lyon flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Southampton to Lyon?

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southampton to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 August 2026.

Thu 1/1009:25 -

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1 stop10h 45m

Deal found 17/8£165

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2 stops20h 50m

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Deal found 16/8£174

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1 stop12h 30m

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1 stop23h 50m

Deal found 17/8£203

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1 stop7h 20m

Wed 7/1018:15 -

1 stop23h 35m

Deal found 16/8£212

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Round-trip from	£165
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Cheapest in	November
Average price	£171

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Southampton to Lyon

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SouthamptonLyon

SOU Southampton Eastleigh - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SOULYS

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 1/10

11:40-16:25

2 stops27h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 8/10

23:00-08:45

1 stop10h 45m

£165

SouthamptonLyon

SOU Southampton Eastleigh - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SOULYS

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 30/9

09:15-17:35

1 stop7h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 7/10

18:15-16:50

1 stop23h 35m

£212

SouthamptonLyon

SOU Southampton Eastleigh - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SOULYS

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 18/9

20:00-09:30

1 stop12h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 23/9

09:05-08:35

2 stops24h 30m

£249

SouthamptonLyon

SOU Southampton Eastleigh - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SOULYS

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 30/9

10:45-22:35

2 stops10h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 7/10

09:40-08:35

3 stops23h 55m

£252

Fastest return journey

SouthamptonLyon

SOU Southampton Eastleigh - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SOULYS

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 13/2

17:30-22:15

1 stop3h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 20/2

06:20-08:55

1 stop3h 35m

£267

SouthamptonLyon

SOU Southampton Eastleigh - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SOULYS

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 28/9

19:30-18:00

2 stops21h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 30/9

13:35-08:25

2 stops19h 50m

£499

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SouthamptonLyon

SOU Southampton Eastleigh - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SOULYS

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 27/8

18:05-09:25

1 stop14h 20m

£226

Fastest single journey

SouthamptonLyon

SOU Southampton Eastleigh - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SOULYS

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 23/1

12:35-21:00

2 stops7h 25m

£273

SouthamptonLyon

SOU Southampton Eastleigh - LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

SOULYS

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 27/8

08:55-10:20

2 stops24h 25m

£346

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How long is the flight from Southampton to Lyon?
Departing from Southampton to Lyon will take you 7h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 466 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Lyon that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Southampton to Lyon flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Southampton to Lyon?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Southampton to Lyon.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Southampton to Lyon?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southampton to Lyon by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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