Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Lyon five hours ahead of Durham.
Your RDU to LYS flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between RDU and LYS:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is R 5,494. A return fare is currently R 8,510. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to LYS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RDU to LYS.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from RDU arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Reserve a hotel close to LYS if you have a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lyon and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, Lyon is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Lyon. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to LYS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you want to check out another great destination in France, head for Marseille, about 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are key highlights.
