Delta SkyMiles award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for MSP→LYS in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest economy: 35,700 miles + $35.20 (economy space on 39 dates). Lowest business class: 390,000 miles + $24.00 (business-class space on 37 dates). Lowest first class: 390,000 miles + $24.00 (first-class space on 36 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 35,700 miles + $35.20
- economy space on 39 dates
- Lowest business class
- 390,000 miles + $24.00
- business-class space on 37 dates
- Lowest first class
- 390,000 miles + $24.00
- first-class space on 36 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 75,000 miles + $35.40
- premium economy space on 24 dates
In premium economy, 75,000 miles + $35.40 with Delta SkyMiles was the 4th lowest of the 5 programs with premium economy award space on this route; the lowest was 35,000 miles + $241.60 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. With Delta SkyMiles, business class started at 390,000 miles + $24.00, about 11 times the points of its lowest economy award (35,700 miles + $35.20).
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on MSP→LYS in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 35,700 miles + $35.20 | 1 stop |  AF DL KL | 8 | 39 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 75,000 miles + $35.40 | 1 stop | AFDLKL SK | 9+ | 24 | See dates | |
| Business | 390,000 miles + $24.00 | 1 stop | AFDLKL | 9+ | 37 | See dates | |
| First | 390,000 miles + $24.00 | 2 stops | AFDLKL | 9+ | 36 | See dates |
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.
How often SkyMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 39 of 42 | 92% | |
| Premium Economy | 24 of 42 | 57% | |
| Business | 37 of 42 | 88% | |
| First | 36 of 42 | 85% |
Best months to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43,600 miles + taxes not reported (6 dates) | 75,000 miles + $35.40 (3 dates) | 390,000 miles + taxes not reported (5 dates) | 390,000 miles + taxes not reported (4 dates) | |
| 43,600 miles + taxes not reported (14 dates) | 129,700 miles + taxes not reported (9 dates) | 390,000 miles + taxes not reported (11 dates) | 390,000 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates) | |
| 35,700 miles + $35.20 (19 dates) | 109,900 miles + taxes not reported (12 dates) | 390,000 miles + taxes not reported (21 dates) | 390,000 miles + taxes not reported (20 dates) |
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.
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
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SkyMiles vs other programs from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $102.31 | 69,183 pts + $87.51 | 75,000 pts + $120.61 | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 21,875 pts + $152.40 | 35,000 pts + $241.60Lowest | 70,000 pts + $364.50Lowest | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 37,000 pts + $100.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 35,700 pts + $35.20 | 75,000 pts + $35.40 | 390,000 pts + $24.00 | 390,000 pts + $24.00Lowest |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $194.90 | — | 99,999 pts + $334.90 | — |
| GOL Smiles | 9,500 pts + taxes not reportedLowest | — | 516,700 pts + taxes not reported | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $405.40 | 91,800 pts + $825.40 | 90,000 pts + $1,611.60 | — |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $27.00 | 55,000 pts + $28.30 | 88,000 pts + $28.20Mixed cabin | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)
How many miles do you need to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS) with Delta SkyMiles?
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 3, 2026): economy 35,700 miles + $35.20, with monthly lows of 35,700 miles in 1 month and 43,600 miles in 2 months (taxes vary), and award space on 39 departure dates; premium economy 75,000 miles + $35.40, with a typical monthly low of 109,900 miles (taxes vary) over 3 months and award space on 24 departure dates; business class 390,000 miles + $24.00, the lowest price in each of 3 months, with award space on 37 departure dates; first class 390,000 miles + $24.00, the lowest price in each of 3 months, with award space on 36 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (35,700 to 43,600 miles + taxes vary) and premium economy (75,000 to 129,700 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)?
In economy, 35,700 miles + $35.20. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 39 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 3, 2026, 21:56 UTC). In business class, 390,000 miles + $24.00. Delta SkyMiles showed business-class award space on 37 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 3, 2026, 21:56 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS) with SkyMiles?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from Minneapolis (MSP) 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Aug 2027 departures: 35,700 miles + $35.20 (19 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Delta SkyMiles release award seats for Minneapolis (MSP) to Lyon (LYS)?
Delta SkyMiles publishes a booking window of about 331 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for departures as late as Aug 22, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See SkyMiles award release dates.