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Flights from San Jose to Lyon
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Lyon. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Amsterdam, about 14h 15m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 11m
San Jose to Lyon at a glance
Fastest journey14h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Amsterdam
Best ways to fly from San Jose to Lyon
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 9,136 km5,673 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 11mestimate
- Time difference
- +7hLyon vs San Jose
- Currency in Lyon
- EUR
- Airports
- SJO → LYS, GNB
Flights from San Jose to Lyon: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Jose to Lyon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Amsterdam and Montreal. 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 San Jose to Lyon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,136 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Lyon?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Amsterdam (AMS), Montreal (YUL) and Paris (CDG). Evelop Airlines flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Lyon?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Lyon?
Lyon is 7 hours ahead of San Jose.
