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

The average price to go to Lyon from Vancouver airport is $ 850 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 632 (in february) and $ 1481 (in july), which is a saving of $ 219 or a surplus of $ 632 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $633 to $685 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday 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 Vancouver-Lyon plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 6079 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Lyon from Vancouver 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 february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 632, saving $ 219 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 850). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1481).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 521 $ 646 good price
February$ 529 $ 632 very good price
March$ 633 $ 748 good price
April$ 740 $ 871 good price
May$ 723 $ 810 good price
June$ 796 $ 870 good price
July$ 1011 $ 1481 very high price
August$ 892 $ 995 fair price
September$ 729 $ 814 good price
October$ 625 $ 703 good price
November$ 563 $ 664 good price
December$ 761 $ 954 fair 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 Vancouver to Lyon

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Vancouver to Lyon range from $369 to $1265. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $369 to $422), 1% at the maximum price (from $1212 to $1265). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $633 to $685 (11% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Lyon flight

There are 11 companies that serve Vancouver from Lyon airport: Air Canada, WestJet, British Airways, Air Transat, Lufthansa, Air France, flair airlines, Delta, Brussels Airlines, KLM and Kish Airline.

Data analysis:

Of the 6079 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (36% of the time) on the Vancouver->Lyon route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Vancouver-Lyon flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $134. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $110.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Lyon to Vancouver 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 $132. Conversely, departing from Lyon on a wednesday may cost you an additional $110.


Top prices Vancouver-Lyon

Round tripDatesPrice
Vancouver → Lyon02-12 to 15-12-2024$ 648 
Vancouver → Lyon21-01 to 28-01-2025$ 548 
Vancouver → Lyon22-01 to 29-01-2025$ 478 
Vancouver → Lyon04-02 to 18-02-2025$ 584 
Vancouver → Lyon05-02 to 19-02-2025$ 496 
Vancouver → Lyon11-02 to 25-02-2025$ 611 
Vancouver → Lyon12-02 to 26-02-2025$ 532 
Vancouver → Lyon15-02 to 24-02-2025$ 681 
Vancouver → Lyon20-02 to 28-02-2025$ 624 
Vancouver → Lyon05-03 to 26-03-2025$ 709 


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

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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 Vancouver-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 Vancouver to Lyon, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 699 $, which is a saving of 151 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (111 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Vancouver 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 519 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 598), 2 to 3 months ($ 581)

February

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 500 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 523), 4 to 5 months ($ 572)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 577 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 733), 4 to 5 months ($ 651), 6 to 7 months ($ 745)

April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 811 $)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 775 $)

June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 791 $)

July

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1456 $)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 938 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 971)

September

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 758 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 760), 2 to 3 months ($ 772)

October

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 615 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 660), 2 to 3 months ($ 672)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 587 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 638)

December

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 851 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 899), 4 to 5 months ($ 900)

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

Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Lyon are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $35. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $54 more.



Vancouver 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$ 1187
$648 to $1617
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January 2025$ 753
$478 to $1493
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February 2025$ 596
$496 to $681
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March 2025$ 743
$675 to $928
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May 2025$ 847
$779 to $1003
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, february is cheaper to travel to Lyon. It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!



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