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Flights from Lyon to Minneapolis

There are no direct flights from Lyon to Minneapolis. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Amsterdam, about 11h 07m door to door (42 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 07m
LYSMSPAMS

Lyon to Minneapolis at a glance

Fastest journey11h 07mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Lyon to Minneapolis

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

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LYS Paris (CDG) MSP
Leg 1: Air France, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: Air France, Delta Air Lines
Sun09:00 LYS09:57 CDG1h 18m connection11:15 CDG13:07 MSPAir France + Delta Air Lines
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 07m
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LYS Amsterdam (AMS) MSP
Leg 1: Air France, KLM · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, KLM, Xiamen Airlines
Thu10:15 LYS11:42 AMS1h 03m connection12:45 AMS14:28 MSPKLM + Delta Air Lines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 13m
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LYS Dublin (DUB) MSP
Leg 1: Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus
Mon10:15 LYS11:20 DUB3h 10m connection14:30 DUB16:35 MSPAer Lingus
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 20m
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LYS Frankfurt (FRA) MSP
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Discover Airlines
Mon07:00 LYS08:10 FRA3h 35m connection11:45 FRA13:49 MSPLufthansa + Discover Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 49m
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LYS Montreal (YUL) MSP
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada
One airline, one ticket ~11h 44m
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LYS Reykjavik (KEF) MSP
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Icelandair
Self-transfer likely ~12h 43m
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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
7,127 km4,426 miles
Journey time
11h 07mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hMinneapolis vs Lyon
Currency in Minneapolis
USD
Airports
LYS, GNB → MSP

Flights from Lyon to Minneapolis: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Minneapolis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Amsterdam 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 Lyon to Minneapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,127 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Minneapolis?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB) and Frankfurt (FRA). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Minneapolis?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 7 hours behind Lyon.

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