What percentage of Lyon to Frankfurt flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 39.4% of flights from Lyon to Frankfurt were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider their preferences for direct versus connecting flights when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Frankfurt?

The median direct flight time from Lyon to Frankfurt is 1 hour and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 545 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to 6 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when choosing between direct and connecting options to best suit their schedule.

Are non-stop flights from Lyon to Frankfurt worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Lyon to Frankfurt have been about 32% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $280, while connecting flights had a median price of $212. Direct flights accounted for 42.6% of the available options in the trailing 90 days. Travelers prioritizing convenience and a shorter travel time may find the premium for a non-stop flight worthwhile, despite the higher cost.

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Lyon to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt

A typical journey from Lyon to Frankfurt, including connections, takes about 3h 45m. This duration reflects the overall travel time for itineraries on this route, which often involve at least one stop. The distance between Lyon and Frankfurt is 545 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

When considering cheap flights from Lyon to Frankfurt, fares typically range from $193 to $284, with a median price of $228. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Approximately 5% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging.

The cheapest time to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt is often in December or January, with median fares for both months at $197. April also presents a relatively good option, with a median fare of $243. These months tend to offer more favorable pricing compared to other periods.

Most itineraries for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt involve at least one connection, with 39.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route are infrequent, suggesting that setting up a price alert could be beneficial for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Lyon to Frankfurt

Regular price: €170 - €263

Prices for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt typically range from 170 EUR to 263 EUR. The current lowest deal is 78 EUR with Wizz Air UK for travel from Nov 14-Nov 16.

now 78 €

Low 170 €

High 263 €

The cheapest time to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt

The cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt is January, with a median price of $197. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $367. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from 197 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 367 €

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Dec

Direct flights from Lyon to Frankfurt

Air Dolomiti

Last-minute flights going from Lyon to Frankfurt

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Frankfurt

Lyon (LYS) - Frankfurt (HHN)

easyJet UK

245 €

131 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Frankfurt

Lyon (LYS) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Wizz Air UK

275 €

114 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Frankfurt

Lyon (LYS) - Frankfurt (HHN)

easyJet UK

315 €

156 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Frankfurt

Lyon (LYS) - Frankfurt (HHN)

easyJet UK

320 €

181 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Frankfurt

Lyon (LYS) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Volotea

358 €

181 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Frankfurt

Lyon (LYS) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Volotea

355 €

189 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

305 € → 126 €

59%

7 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 15

275 € → 116 €

58%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

262 € → 105 €

60%

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

271 € → 117 €

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt

Lyon - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Current fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Lyon to Frankfurt are below the typical level, with prices around $78.

📅 Best time to fly

December and January are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt are December and January.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 3h 45m

The median flight time from Lyon to Frankfurt is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 60.6% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Dolomiti offers direct flights

Air Dolomiti has offered direct flights on the Lyon to Frankfurt route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Lyon to Frankfurt are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

Lyon main airports to depart from

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry (LYS)

Cheapest

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is a good choice for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt.

📍 ~20 km from Lyon (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€79

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt–Hahn (HHN)

Cheapest

Frankfurt–Hahn Airport offers a budget-friendly option for travelers arriving in the Frankfurt area.

📍 ~103 km from Frankfurt (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€79

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport is a major hub with a wide range of flights, offering excellent high-speed rail connections to Frankfurt.

📍 ~135 km from Frankfurt (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~€136

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From LYS

Elite

Oct 12

Frankfurt, Germany

74% AI deal score

$1,077

$735

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KLM

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Oct 09

Frankfurt, Germany

74% AI deal score

$1,076

$735

Save $341

KLM

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Oct 08

Frankfurt, Germany

74% AI deal score

$1,076

$735

Save $341

KLM

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Dec 10

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$830

Lufthansa

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Nov 28

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$830

Lufthansa

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Dec 09

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$830

Lufthansa

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Oct 06

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$1,258

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Oct 06

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$1,321

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Sep 15

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$1,360

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Sep 15

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$1,360

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Oct 06

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$1,370

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Oct 08

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$1,374

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Historically, booking flights from Lyon to Frankfurt 60 or more days in advance typically yields the lowest prices, with an average of $218. Prices tend to increase closer to the departure date. For instance, flights booked 7-13 days out average around $268, while those booked 0-6 days before departure can average up to $337. Planning ahead by at least two months generally offers the most significant savings for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Lyon to Frankfurt is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $193. The median price for this route over the same period was $228. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $284 or less. Therefore, aiming for a fare under $193 indicates a particularly favorable price.

Historically, December and January have been the cheapest months to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt, both showing a median price of $197. The annual median price for this route is $228. While April also appears as a relatively inexpensive month with a median of $243, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. Travelers looking for the best value should consider flights in the winter months.

Lyon to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Lyon to Frankfurt

Regular price: €170 - €263

Prices for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt typically range from 170 EUR to 263 EUR. The current lowest deal is 78 EUR with Wizz Air UK for travel from Nov 14-Nov 16.

now 78 €

Low 170 €

High 263 €

The cheapest time to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt

January

Cheapest

Flights from 197 €

July

Most Expensive

Flights from 367 €

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Dec

Direct flights from Lyon to Frankfurt

Air Dolomiti

Last-minute flights going from Lyon to Frankfurt

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Frankfurt

Lyon (LYS) - Frankfurt (HHN)

easyJet UK

245 €

131 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Frankfurt

Lyon (LYS) - Frankfurt (HHN)

Wizz Air UK

275 €

114 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Frankfurt

Lyon (LYS) - Frankfurt (HHN)

easyJet UK

315 €

156 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Frankfurt

Lyon (LYS) - Frankfurt (HHN)

easyJet UK

320 €

181 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Frankfurt

Lyon (LYS) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Volotea

358 €

181 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Frankfurt

Lyon (LYS) - Frankfurt (FRA)

Volotea

355 €

189 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

305 € → 126 €

59%

7 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 15

275 € → 116 €

58%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

262 € → 105 €

60%

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

271 € → 117 €

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt

Lyon - Frankfurt route insights

💸 Price insights

Current fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Lyon to Frankfurt are below the typical level, with prices around $78.

📅 Best time to fly

December and January are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt are December and January.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 3h 45m

The median flight time from Lyon to Frankfurt is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 60.6% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Dolomiti offers direct flights

Air Dolomiti has offered direct flights on the Lyon to Frankfurt route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals on flights from Lyon to Frankfurt are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

Lyon main airports to depart from

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry (LYS)

Cheapest

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is a good choice for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt.

📍 ~20 km from Lyon (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€79

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Frankfurt–Hahn (HHN)

Cheapest

Frankfurt–Hahn Airport offers a budget-friendly option for travelers arriving in the Frankfurt area.

📍 ~103 km from Frankfurt (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€79

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

Cologne Bonn Airport is a major hub with a wide range of flights, offering excellent high-speed rail connections to Frankfurt.

📍 ~135 km from Frankfurt (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~€136

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Lyon to Frankfurt.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From LYS

Elite

Oct 12

Frankfurt, Germany

74% AI deal score

$1,077

$735

Save $342

KLM

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Oct 09

Frankfurt, Germany

74% AI deal score

$1,076

$735

Save $341

KLM

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Oct 08

Frankfurt, Germany

74% AI deal score

$1,076

$735

Save $341

KLM

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Dec 10

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$830

Lufthansa

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Nov 28

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$830

Lufthansa

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Dec 09

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$830

Lufthansa

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Oct 06

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$1,258

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Oct 06

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$1,321

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Sep 15

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$1,360

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Sep 15

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$1,360

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Oct 06

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$1,370

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LYS

Elite

Oct 08

Frankfurt, Germany

45% AI deal score

$1,374

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

Cheap Flights from Lyon to Frankfurt

Today’s best flight deals from Lyon to Frankfurt

Lyon to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Lyon to Frankfurt

The cheapest time to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt

Direct flights from Lyon to Frankfurt

Last-minute flights going from Lyon to Frankfurt

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt

Popular Airports to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt

Lyon - Frankfurt route insights

Current fares are below the typical level

December and January are cheapest

Median flight time is 3h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Dolomiti offers direct flights

Deals are rare on this route

Lyon main airports to depart from

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

Oct 12

Oct 09

Oct 08

Dec 10

Nov 28

Dec 09

Oct 06

Oct 06

Sep 15

Sep 15

Oct 06

Oct 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lyon to Frankfurt?

How do I know if a Lyon to Frankfurt flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt?

What percentage of Lyon to Frankfurt flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Lyon to Frankfurt?

Are non-stop flights from Lyon to Frankfurt worth the extra cost?

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Lyon to Frankfurt: Overview

Insights for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt

How much is a round trip from Lyon to Frankfurt

The cheapest time to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt

Direct flights from Lyon to Frankfurt

Last-minute flights going from Lyon to Frankfurt

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Lyon to Frankfurt

Popular Airports to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt

Lyon - Frankfurt route insights

Current fares are below the typical level

December and January are cheapest

Median flight time is 3h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Dolomiti offers direct flights

Deals are rare on this route

Lyon main airports to depart from

Frankfurt main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Frankfurt used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Frankfurt

Best Elite deals to Frankfurt

Oct 12

Oct 09

Oct 08

Dec 10

Nov 28

Dec 09

Oct 06

Oct 06

Sep 15

Sep 15

Oct 06

Oct 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Frankfurt

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lyon to Frankfurt?

How do I know if a Lyon to Frankfurt flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Lyon to Frankfurt?