Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Lyon (LYS)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for LAX→LYS. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles (GOL Smiles). Lowest business class: 70,000 points + $1,023.20 (Alaska Atmos Rewards); mixed cabin from 57,500 miles + $9.00 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 85,000 points + $1,024.80 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Los Angeles (LAX) to Lyon (LYS) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, California, United States (LAX)
- To
- Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport, Lyon, France (LYS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Lufthansa Miles & More
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Emirates (EK) and 16 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 70 of 71 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Lyon (LYS)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Miles & MoreLowest observed | 3,642 pts + $326.10 | 1 stopNonstop from 3,642 pts | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +5 more | 9+ | 38 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT) +5 more | 4 | 36 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 15,000 pts + $179.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,750 pts + $154.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 68 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 19,000 pts + $84.12 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 6 | 10 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $9.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +2 more | — | 49 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $38.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 4 | 62 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,000 pts + $35.30 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 58 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 39,000 pts + $24.70 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 17 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $8.80 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6) +13 more | 9+ | 70 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 47,700 pts + $346.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 1 | 56 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 48 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $98.31 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN) +8 more | 9+ | 68 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 67,000 pts + $195.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 3 | 39 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 39,000 pts + $312.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $242.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 4 | 68 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $9.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +2 more | — | 27 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 42,500 pts + $112.20 | 1 stop | LOT Polish Airlines (LO) | 2 | 1 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $568.20 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $31.80 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN) +9 more | 2 | 67 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $35.30 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 16 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 76,444 pts + $78.91 | 3 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 59 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 96,500 pts + $1,696.10 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 2 | 27 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Turkish Miles & Smiles and TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 57,500 pts + $9.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | — | 18 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $1,023.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 9+ | 35 | See dates | |
| Lufthansa Miles & More | 78,660 pts + $1,526.70 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) | 9+ | 34 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $28.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI) +9 more | 4 | 68 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $121.61 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH) +1 more | 3 | 67 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 119,500 pts + $1,582.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 119,999 pts + $335.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 7 | 9 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 48 | See dates | |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | 257,000 pts + $86.20 | 1 stop | TAP Portugal (TP) | 7 | 7 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 270,000 pts + $362.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 68 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 381,000 pts + $24.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 8 | 10 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 501,900 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 2 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $1,024.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | 2 | 25 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $35.30 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 27 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles, TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Lufthansa Miles & More | 3,642 pts + $326.10 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 39,000 pts + $312.00 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $752.70Mixed cabin | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 124,100 pts + $1,531.40 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 175,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 181,411 pts + $78.91 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 250,000 pts + $45.00 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $24.40 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 3,642 miles via Lufthansa Miles & More, which showed nonstop space on 22 dates.
Best months to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Lyon (LYS) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,525 · Miles & More (3 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 3,642 · Miles & More (8 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 300,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 3,642 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 79,243 · Miles & More (5 dates) | 250,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 3,642 · Miles & More (8 dates) | 39,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 85,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 3,642 · Miles & More (4 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | 125,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 9,600 · Smiles (31 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 200,000 · Atmos (14 dates) | |
| 12,525 · Miles & More (7 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date)Mixed cabin | 300,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (1 date) | 113,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 104,800 · Miles & More (1 date) | 399,500 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 33,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 110,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 119,999 · Etihad Guest (1 date) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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- In economy, GOL Smiles had the lowest observed award, 9,500 miles (taxes not reported); see how many miles you need with GOL Smiles.
- In premium economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 39,000 points + $312.00; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In business class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 70,000 points + $1,023.20, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 57,500 miles + $9.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 85,000 points + $1,024.80; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Lyon (LYS)
What's the lowest Los Angeles (LAX) to Lyon (LYS) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 36 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 22:07 UTC). In business class, 70,000 points + $1,023.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Sep 27, 2026, 20:50 UTC for a Nov 9, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 35 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 22:07 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 57,500 miles + $9.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Lyon (LYS)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 49 dates, premium economy 27 dates, business class 18 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 68 dates, premium economy 59 dates, business class 67 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 62 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 35 dates, first class 25 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 17 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 58 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 10 dates, first class 27 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 39 dates, business class 9 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 36 dates, business class 2 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 68 dates, premium economy 68 dates, business class 68 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Lyon (LYS)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Lufthansa Miles & More. The lowest nonstop award was 3,642 miles with Lufthansa Miles & More.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Lyon (LYS)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles (LAX) to Lyon (LYS)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Apr 2027 departures, 12,525 miles with Miles & More (7 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 70,000 points with Atmos (19 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Jan 2027 departures from 57,500 miles with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.