Award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for MSP→LYS. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles (GOL Smiles). Lowest business class: 70,000 miles + $364.50 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue). Lowest first class: 390,000 miles + $24.00 (Delta SkyMiles).
In business class, the lowest award seen was 70,000 miles + $364.50 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, against 75,000 points + $120.61 with Air Canada Aeroplan, the next-lowest program. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 70,000 miles + $364.50, about 3.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (21,875 miles + $152.40).
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop |  AA AC AF BA+3 | 9+ | 42 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,875 pts + $152.40 | 1 stop | AF DL KL | 9+ | 42 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $405.40 | 1 stop | AAAFBAKL | 4 | 10 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,700 pts + $35.20 | 1 stop | AFDLKL | 8 | 39 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 37,000 pts + $100.00 | 2 stops | AC LH UA | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $102.31 | 2 stops |  4YAC ENLH+3 | 9+ | 42 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $27.00 | 2 stops | 4YAC AZ EI+9 | 5 | 42 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $194.90 | 1 stop | AFKL | 9+ | 19 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $241.60 | 1 stop | AFDLKL | 8 | 42 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $28.30 | 2 stops | 4YAZEIEN+5 | 9+ | 41 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 69,183 pts + $87.51 | 3 stops | 4YACENLH+2 | 6 | 41 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,000 pts + $35.40 | 1 stop | AFDLKL SK | 9+ | 24 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 91,800 pts + $825.40 | 1 stop | AAAFBAKL | 4 | 15 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest and GOL Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $364.50 | 1 stop | AFDLKL | 5 | 42 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $120.61 | 1 stop | 4YACENLH+1 | 9+ | 42 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $28.20Mixed cabin | 2 stops | 4YACAZEI+6 | 8 | 41 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 90,000 pts + $1,611.60 | 1 stop | AABAKL | 4 | 6 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 99,999 pts + $334.90 | 1 stop | AFKL | 4 | 12 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 390,000 pts + $24.00 | 1 stop | AFDLKL | 9+ | 37 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 516,700 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | KL | 8 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 390,000 pts + $24.00 | 2 stops | AFDLKL | 9+ | 36 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus.
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.
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.
Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS) at a glance
- From
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (MSP)
- To
- Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport, Lyon, France (LYS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Iberia (IB), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH) and 8 more
- Departures with open awards
- Mar 2027 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 42 of 42 departure dates checked (GOL Smiles, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 4,442 miles (7,149 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Lyon (LYS)
Best months to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25,900 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)MileagePlus | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Aeroplan | 390,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 21,875 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Aeroplan | 390,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Smiles | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Flying Blue | 70,000 pts + $364.50 (22 dates)Flying Blue | 390,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)SkyMiles |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
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 |
| 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles.
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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, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $241.60; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 70,000 miles + $364.50; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 390,000 miles + $24.00; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)
How many points does it take to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 42 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 2, 2026, 00:10 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 70,000 miles + $364.50 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 42 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 12:51 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 42 dates, premium economy 41 dates, business class 42 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 14 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 39 dates, premium economy 24 dates, business class 37 dates, first class 36 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 19 dates, business class 12 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 42 dates, business class 2 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 42 dates, premium economy 42 dates, business class 42 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 10 dates, premium economy 15 dates, business class 6 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 42 dates, premium economy 41 dates, business class 41 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $27.00 with MileagePlus (44,000 miles + $27.00) to $405.40 with Qantas (34,700 points + $405.40); in business class from $24.00 with SkyMiles (390,000 miles + $24.00) to $1,611.60 with Qantas (90,000 points + $1,611.60). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Minneapolis (MSP) 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). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (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). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS) on points?
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 Aug 2027 departures, 9,500 miles + taxes not reported with Smiles (22 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 70,000 miles + $364.50 with Flying Blue (22 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 4 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Aug 22, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.