Connecting route · United States → France

Flights from Detroit to Lyon

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Lyon. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Frankfurt, about 8h 49m door to door (30 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 49m

Detroit to Lyon at a glance

Fastest journey8h 49mVia Paris, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Detroit to Lyon

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

DTT Paris (CDG) LYS

Leg 1: Air France, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air France, ASL Airlines France

Wed22:45 DTT11:57 CDG0h 48m connection12:45 CDG13:34 LYSAir France

8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 49m

DTT Frankfurt (FRA) LYS

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa

Sat20:00 DTT09:36 FRA2h 39m connection12:15 FRA13:20 LYSDelta Air Lines + Lufthansa

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 20m

DTT Dublin (DUB) LYS

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Aer Lingus

Mon22:00 DTT09:51 DUB3h 09m connection13:00 DUB15:56 LYSDelta Air Lines + Aer Lingus

8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 56m

DTT Amsterdam (AMS) LYS

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, KLM

Mon22:30 DTT11:46 AMS4h 14m connection16:00 AMS17:23 LYSDelta Air Lines + KLM

7 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 12h 53m

DTT Munich (MUC) LYS

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~12h 57m

DTT London (LHR) LYS

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: British Airways

Self-transfer likely ~12h 00m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 6,660 km4,136 miles
Journey time: 8h 49mon current schedules
Time difference: +6hLyon vs Detroit
Currency in Lyon: EUR
Airports: DTW → LYS, GNB

Flights from Detroit to Lyon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Detroit to Lyon?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Frankfurt and Dublin. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Detroit to Lyon?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,660 km.

Where do you change planes between Detroit and Lyon?

The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), Dublin (DUB) and Amsterdam (AMS). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Detroit and Lyon?

Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).

What is the time difference between Detroit and Lyon?

Lyon is 6 hours ahead of Detroit.

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