Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Lyon (from: Atlanta)

The average price to go to Lyon from Atlanta airport is $ 1129 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 875 (in january) and $ 1534 (in july), which is a saving of $ 254 or a surplus of $ 405 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $685 to $738 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Lyon before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Lyon plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 5200 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Lyon from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 875, saving $ 254 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1129). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1534).

Flight Atlanta-Lyon: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 686 $ 875 very good price
February$ 712 $ 903 good price
March$ 756 $ 997 good price
April$ 794 $ 1007 good price
May$ 929 $ 1183 fair price
June$ 1184 $ 1443 high price
July$ 1233 $ 1534 very high price
August$ 912 $ 1171 fair price
September$ 878 $ 1053 good price
October$ 709 $ 975 good price
November$ 723 $ 1023 good price
December$ 967 $ 1385 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Lyon

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Atlanta to Lyon range from $474 to $1739. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $475 to $527), 1% at the maximum price (from $1686 to $1739). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $685 to $738 (7% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Lyon flight

There are 14 companies that serve Atlanta from Lyon airport: Turkish Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Iberia, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, United, British Airways, Lufthansa, TAP, jetBlue, Finnair, Delta and Air France.

Data analysis:

Of the 5200 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Atlanta->Lyon route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Atlanta-Lyon flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $61. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $76.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Lyon to Atlanta departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $81. Conversely, departing from Lyon on a friday may cost you an additional $74.


Top prices Atlanta-Lyon

Round tripDatesPrice
Atlanta → Lyon03-12 to 10-12-2024$ 771 
Atlanta → Lyon22-12 to 29-12-2024$ 1330 
Atlanta → Lyon23-12 to 30-12-2024$ 1232 
Atlanta → Lyon13-01 to 27-01-2025$ 560 
Atlanta → Lyon08-02 to 17-02-2025$ 639 
Atlanta → Lyon15-03 to 22-03-2025$ 653 
Atlanta → Lyon24-03 to 31-03-2025$ 641 


When to book your flight Atlanta - Lyon to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Lyon flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Lyon, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1029 $, which is a saving of 100 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (239 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Atlanta to Lyon flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 790 $)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 762 $)

March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 917 $)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 898 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 966)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 952 $)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1354 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1441)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1387 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1476), 3 to 4 months ($ 1418), 4 to 5 months ($ 1484)

August

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 998 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1044)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 989 $)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 859 $)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 934 $)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1197 $)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Lyon are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $25. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $36 more.



Atlanta to Lyon: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
December 2024$ 1075
$723 to $1330
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January 2025$ 560
$560 to $560
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February 2025$ 639
$639 to $639
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March 2025$ 647
$641 to $653
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Lyon. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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