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Cheap flights from Montreal to Lyon from C$ 478

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — LYS
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Montreal to Lyon-Saint Exupéry are usually found in May or November, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Montreal to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Montreal to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 May 2026.

Thu 24/911:25 p.m.
YUL
-
LYS
Nonstop7h 10m
Air Transat
Mon 5/102:05 p.m.
LYS
-
YUL
Nonstop8h 10m
Air Transat
Deal found 18/5C$ 764
Fri 22/511:25 p.m.
YUL
-
LYS
Nonstop7h 10m
Air Transat
Fri 29/52:05 p.m.
LYS
-
YUL
Nonstop8h 10m
Air Transat
Deal found 17/5C$ 768
Thu 28/511:25 p.m.
YUL
-
LYS
Nonstop7h 10m
Air Transat
Thu 4/62:05 p.m.
LYS
-
YUL
Nonstop8h 10m
Air Transat
Deal found 19/5C$ 770
Fri 22/511:25 p.m.
YUL
-
LYS
Nonstop7h 10m
Air Transat
Thu 28/52:05 p.m.
LYS
-
YUL
Nonstop8h 10m
Air Transat
Deal found 17/5C$ 771
Fri 13/119:45 p.m.
YUL
-
LYS
1 stop13h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 22/1112:00 p.m.
LYS
-
YUL
1 stop13h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 18/5C$ 782
Sat 6/611:25 p.m.
YUL
-
LYS
Nonstop7h 10m
Air Transat
Sat 20/62:05 p.m.
LYS
-
YUL
Nonstop8h 10m
Air Transat
Deal found 18/5C$ 784
Wed 11/119:45 p.m.
YUL
-
LYS
1 stop13h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 25/1110:55 a.m.
LYS
-
YUL
1 stop15h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 20/5C$ 785
Fri 5/611:25 p.m.
YUL
-
LYS
Nonstop7h 10m
Air Transat
Fri 12/62:05 p.m.
LYS
-
YUL
Nonstop8h 10m
Air Transat
Deal found 20/5C$ 786
Fri 12/611:25 p.m.
YUL
-
LYS
Nonstop7h 10m
Air Transat
Tue 23/62:05 p.m.
LYS
-
YUL
Nonstop8h 10m
Air Transat
Deal found 17/5C$ 788
Wed 4/119:45 p.m.
YUL
-
LYS
1 stop13h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 23/1110:55 a.m.
LYS
-
YUL
1 stop15h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 21/5C$ 789

Find flight deals from Montreal to Lyon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Montreal (YMQ) to Lyon (LYS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 764

One-way from

C$ 437

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 768

Good round-trip deal

C$ 896 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 603 or less
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  • 24/9-5/10
  • Nonstop
  • 15h 20m total
  • Montreal to Lyon
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  • 14/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 15m total
  • Montreal to Lyon
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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MontrealLyon

YUL - LYS

YULLYS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 8/9

11:25 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

Nonstop7h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 23/9

2:05 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

Nonstop8h 10m

C$ 800

MontrealLyon

YUL - LYS

YULLYS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 10/9

11:25 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

Nonstop7h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 18/9

2:05 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

Nonstop8h 10m

C$ 819

MontrealLyon

YUL - LYS

YULLYS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 16/9

11:25 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

Nonstop7h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 28/9

2:05 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

Nonstop8h 10m

C$ 840

MontrealLyon

YUL - LYS

YULLYS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 3/9

7:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop12h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 22/9

6:30 a.m.-4:55 p.m.

1 stop16h 25m

C$ 895

MontrealLyon

YUL - LYS

YULLYS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 2/10

5:00 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

1 stop10h 30m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 11/10

2:40 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

1 stop30h 25m

C$ 930

MontrealLyon

YUL - LYS

YULLYS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 4/10

9:28 a.m.-6:10 p.m.

2 stops26h 42m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 10/10

6:30 a.m.-4:55 p.m.

1 stop16h 25m

C$ 936

MontrealLyon

YUL - LYS

YULLYS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 4/11

2:20 p.m.-5:40 p.m.

2 stops21h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 5/12

7:00 a.m.-12:07 p.m.

2 stops35h 07m

C$ 1,047

MontrealLyon

YUL - LYS

YULLYS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 2/10

10:35 a.m.-6:20 p.m.

2 stops25h 45m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 16/10

11:10 a.m.-9:50 a.m.

2 stops28h 40m

C$ 1,103

MontrealLyon

YUL - LYS

YULLYS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 30/8

6:40 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

1 stop31h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 13/9

2:25 p.m.-4:05 p.m.

1 stop31h 40m

C$ 1,147

MontrealLyon

YUL - LYS

YULLYS

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 18/6

10:20 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

1 stop13h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 9/7

6:30 a.m.-4:55 p.m.

1 stop16h 25m

C$ 1,217

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Best time to book a flight from Montreal to Lyon

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Montreal to Lyon

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to Lyon?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Lyon (average of C$ 534). Flying from Montreal to Lyon in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,347). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YMQ to LYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Montreal to Lyon. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 May 2026.

When flying from Montreal to Lyon, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Montreal to Lyon?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Montreal to Lyon?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Montreal to Lyon chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Montreal to Lyon on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Montreal to Lyon?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Montreal to Lyon, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Lisbon (LIS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 719.

What’s the fastest layover option from Montreal to Lyon?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Montreal to Lyon, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Brussels (BRU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 10h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Montreal to Lyon?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Montreal to Lyon, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Brussels (BRU) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 45m.

How often are flights from Montreal to Lyon delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Montreal and Lyon have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Montreal to Lyon flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Montreal to Lyon flights?

Over the past year, Air Transat has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Montreal to Lyon?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Montreal to Lyon, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lyon

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lyon. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lyon. Reviews last updated 22 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andAer Lingus from Montreal to Lyon. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
439 reviews
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Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
439 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
553 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,576 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
439 reviews
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Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
7.2
Good
2,257 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,075 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
439 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Montreal to Lyon. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lyon from Montreal?

    Located just 20.1 km from the city centre, Lyon-Saint Exupéry is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Lyon from Montreal. Booking flights from Montreal to Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily inbound flights from Montreal from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Montreal to Lyon?

    There are many flights that can get you from Montreal to Lyon in 7h 10m. Fly via Air Transat or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 5863 km between Montreal and Lyon. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Montreal to Lyon round-trip?

    Flying on TAP AIR PORTUGAL is currently your cheapest option to Lyon, with prices starting at C$ 629. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Transat and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 702 and C$ 720, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Montreal to Lyon one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Montreal to Lyon are Air Transat (C$ 377), Porter Airlines (C$ 516), and Air Canada (C$ 660).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Montreal to Lyon?

    Consider Air Canada (91%), Brussels Airlines (91%) or United Airlines (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Montreal to Lyon.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Montreal to Lyon?

    While on average a flight from Montreal to Lyon is generally C$ 877, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 601. When looking at the most popular route, (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Lyon-Saint Exupéry), you can expect to pay C$ 768 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Montreal to Lyon that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Montreal to Lyon flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Montreal to Lyon?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Montreal to Lyon.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Montreal to Lyon?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Montreal to Lyon by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to Lyon?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Lyon (average of C$ 534). Flying from Montreal to Lyon in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,347). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from Montreal to Lyon on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Montreal to Lyon. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 22 May 2026.
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Top 7 airlines flying from Montreal to Lyon

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Montreal to Lyon. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 22 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapestC$ 629AverageC$ 970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 702AverageC$ 1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 720AverageC$ 958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 745AverageC$ 1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 747AverageC$ 981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 759AverageC$ 1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Brussels AirlinesCheapestC$ 773AverageC$ 1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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