Award flights from New York JFK to Lyon (LYS)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 12 programs for JFK→LYS. Lowest economy: 9,500 miles (GOL Smiles). Lowest business class: 45,000 points + $1,023.20 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest first class: 125,000 miles + $24.60 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
New York JFK to Lyon (LYS) at a glance
- From
- John F. Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- To
- Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport, Lyon, France (LYS)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 12 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 15 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 21 of 21 departure dates checked (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOL SmilesLowest observed | 9,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +3 more | 4 | 14 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,000 pts + $179.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $26.20 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | — | 20 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 22,500 pts + $30.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) +1 more | 4 | 16 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 25,000 pts + $152.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 6 | 21 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 29,750 pts + $57.00 | 1 stop | Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN), Singapore Airlines (SQ) | 4 | 10 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 34,700 pts + $104.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), British Airways (BA) +1 more | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 37,800 pts + $35.30 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 11 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 40,000 pts + $43.90 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +15 more | 6 | 21 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 42,500 pts + $98.41 | 1 stop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) +6 more | 9+ | 12 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 45,000 pts + $195.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 20 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $179.60 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 4 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 30,000 pts + $247.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 4 | 21 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $569.60 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 9+ | 2 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $35.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 16 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $50.10 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Aer Lingus (EI) +8 more | 9+ | 19 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 79,200 pts + $121.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 103,100 pts + $35.30 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 4 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles and Turkish Miles & Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 45,000 pts + $1,023.20 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), Aer Lingus (EI) | 5 | 7 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $51.00 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | — | 18 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $356.70 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 5 | 21 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $102.11 | 1 stop | Brussels Airlines (SN) | 3 | 1 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 80,000 pts + $335.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 9+ | 5 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $13.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +13 more | 1 | 20 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 20 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 90,000 pts + $143.60 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA), IBERIA (IB) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $36.00 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 8 | 12 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 427,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 4 | 1 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 125,000 pts + $24.60 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Turkish Miles & Smiles, 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 | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 12,000 pts + $179.80 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $180.10 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $1,023.20 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 57,500 pts + $91.20 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $356.70 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $102.11 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $32.00Mixed cabin | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 90,000 pts + $1,473.20 | 1 | 1 stop | 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.
Best months to fly from New York JFK to Lyon (LYS) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (1 date) | — | |
| 85,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 83,500 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | — | |
| — | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 19,800 · Smiles (4 dates) | 30,000 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 125,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (1 date) | 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 371,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 180,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | — | |
| 22,500 · Atmos (3 dates) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | — | |
| 22,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 30,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 45,000 · Atmos (1 date) | — | |
| 9,500 · Smiles (1 date) | 34,000 · Virgin Atlantic (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 30,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 57,500 · AAdvantage (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 | — |
| 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, 24,000 points + $179.60; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In business class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 45,000 points + $1,023.20; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 125,000 miles + $24.60; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from New York JFK to Lyon (LYS)
What's the lowest New York JFK to Lyon (LYS) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 9,500 miles with GOL Smiles. GOL Smiles showed economy award space on 14 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 13:49 UTC). In business class, 45,000 points + $1,023.20 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Oct 9, 2026, 18:44 UTC for an Oct 20, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed business-class award space on 7 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 18:12 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from New York JFK to Lyon (LYS)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 20 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 18 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 12 dates, business class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 16 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 7 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 10 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 11 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 12 dates, first class 4 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 8 dates, business class 5 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 14 dates, business class 1 date); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 21 dates, premium economy 21 dates, business class 21 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from New York JFK to Lyon (LYS)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from New York JFK 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), 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), 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 New York JFK 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 Jan 2027 departures, 19,800 miles with Smiles (4 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 57,500 miles with AAdvantage (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.