Flights Paris → Lyon
CDG → LYS
Route overview
This flight route connects Paris to Lyon, operating with a mix of Airbus A320, A319, and A318 aircraft. The airport in Paris, where the journey originates, has been open since 1974, while the destination city's airport sees over eight million passengers annually.
The Paris (CDG) → Lyon (LYS) route is operated by Air France, Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Lyon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) heads south-east for about 412 km, a flight time of roughly 56m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Lyon it is 14.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
Airlines operating CDG-LYS
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Frequently asked questions about CDG-LYS
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Air France, Delta Air Lines.
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The Paris-Lyon route is about 412 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
