Statistics on Sydney-Lyon flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Lyon (from: Sydney)
The average price to go to Lyon from Sydney airport is $ 1632 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1277 (in may) and $ 2280 (in january), which is a saving of $ 355 or a surplus of $ 648 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1107 to $1159 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Lyon before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Lyon plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 13064 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Lyon from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1277, saving $ 355 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1632). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2280).
Flight Sydney-Lyon: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1552 | $ 2280 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1063 | $ 1377 | good price |
| March | $ 1007 | $ 1305 | good price |
| April | $ 1169 | $ 1517 | good price |
| May | $ 985 | $ 1277 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1174 | $ 1529 | good price |
| July | $ 1485 | $ 1841 | fair price |
| August | $ 1275 | $ 1619 | fair price |
| September | $ 1326 | $ 1714 | fair price |
| October | $ 1189 | $ 1587 | good price |
| November | $ 1058 | $ 1398 | good price |
| December | $ 1581 | $ 2134 | 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 Sydney to Lyon
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Lyon range from $790 to $2266. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $791 to $843), 1% at the maximum price (from $2213 to $2266). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1370 to $1423 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Lyon flight
There are 25 companies that serve Sydney from Lyon airport: British Airways, Qantas, China Eastern, Emirates, Scoot, Japan Airlines, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Airasia X, Etihad Airways, Air China, Jetstar, Malaysia Airlines, China Southern, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, Thai Airways, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, ANA and Sichuan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 13064 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Sydney->Lyon route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-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 $103. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $92.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Lyon to Sydney departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $74. Conversely, departing from Lyon on a wednesday may cost you an additional $106.
Top prices Sydney-Lyon
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Lyon | 02-02 to 07-02-2025 | $ 1029 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Lyon | 04-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 856 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Lyon | 07-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 871 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Lyon | 17-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 1054 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Sydney → Lyon | 08-04 to 15-04-2025 | $ 869 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Lyon | 01-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 898 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Lyon | 08-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 855 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Lyon | 01-06 to 16-06-2025 | $ 1031 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Sydney → Lyon | 08-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 1038 | layover flight with Japan Airlines |
| Sydney → Lyon | 03-10 to 18-10-2025 | $ 994 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Sydney - 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 6 to 7 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 Sydney-Lyon flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Lyon, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 1570 $, which is a saving of 62 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 6 to 7 months in advance, you will pay the full price (325 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney 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: 1944 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1963), 2 to 3 months ($ 1988), 3 to 4 months ($ 1974) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1269 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1332), 3 to 4 months ($ 1341) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1141 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1257), 1 to 2 months ($ 1282), 2 to 3 months ($ 1299) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1313 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1319), 4 to 5 months ($ 1363) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1109 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1132), 3 to 4 months ($ 1226) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1365 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1427), 3 to 4 months ($ 1408) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1642 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1835), 3 to 4 months ($ 1776), 4 to 5 months ($ 1763), 6 to 7 months ($ 1668) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1427 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1532), 3 to 4 months ($ 1566), 4 to 5 months ($ 1470), 5 to 6 months ($ 1457), 10 to 11 months ($ 1558) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1389 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1504), 3 to 4 months ($ 1577), 4 to 5 months ($ 1601), 5 to 6 months ($ 1557), 6 to 7 months ($ 1444), 7 to 8 months ($ 1616) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1314 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1434), 3 to 4 months ($ 1393) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1286 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1381), 3 to 4 months ($ 1340) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1780 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1993), 2 to 3 months ($ 2088), 4 to 5 months ($ 2049), 7 to 8 months ($ 1838) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Lyon are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $51. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $55 more.
Sydney 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 2463 $1402 to $3691 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1901 $1437 to $2730 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1048 $854 to $1542 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1195 $1054 to $1406 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 862 $856 to $869 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 940 $855 to $1068 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1051 $1031 to $1070 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1450 $1393 to $1506 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1038 $1038 to $1038 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1349 $994 to $1874 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, september and october are cheaper to travel to Lyon. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!