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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
16% Trains in Lyon are 16% cheaper than in San Francisco.
San Francisco $3.96
Lyon $3.32
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
35% A meal in Lyon is 35% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco.
San Francisco $38.11
Lyon $24.87
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 0.6 EUR
1 EUR = 1.67 AUD
Last checked on 22 November 2024
Distance: 9337 kms
San Francisco airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city centre: 18 kms
Lyon airports
Saint Exupery (LYS) How far from city centre: 9 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Lyon

How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Lyon?
The total flight time between San Francisco and Lyon is of around 12:53 hours on average, considering an average distance of 9,941 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Lyon at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from San Francisco to Lyon. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
Is Lyon expensive to visit compared to San Francisco?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Lyon costs an average of 8.29 AUD, 31% more expensive than San Francisco, with a fare of 6.33 AUD, while train tickets costs 16% less in Lyon: 3.32 AUD against 3.96 AUD in San Francisco. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 24.87 AUD in Lyon, 35% less than the 38.11 AUD in San Francisco. The price of the coffee is around 35% cheaper in Lyon, with an average of 5.59 AUD, while in San Francisco the coffee costs 8.59 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from San Francisco to Lyon?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions France may apply when travelling from San Francisco. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Lyon compared to San Francisco?
While in San Francisco the temperatures can reach an average of 32.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Lyon's temperatures can go up to 33.87 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -5.03 ºC in Lyon, compared to the 2.36 ºC average degrees reported in San Francisco. During the winter period, San Francisco can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Lyon have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.

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