Cheap flights from Lyon to Nice
Best observed price for a return flight Lyon to Nice: €226 in October 2026. The calendar below compares plane tickets month by month, using fares travellers have actually been quoted. To weigh Nice against other trips within the same budget, open the interactive cheap flights map.
Lyon to Nice flight prices by month
| Month | Return fare | Dates found | Flight | Departs from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 226 € | Oct 30 → Oct 31 | 1 stop · easyJet | Lyon-Saint-Exupéry | See this fare → |
Per person, return, from recent searches (recorded on 3 October 2026) — the green row is the cheapest month. “See this fare” reopens the exact price observed; “Search” starts a search on those dates. The final price is confirmed with the partner at booking time.
Best Lyon to Nice fares in October 2026
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226 €
easyJet · Lyon-Saint-Exupéry → Nice-Côte d’Azur
Outbound Oct 30 15:25 · 0 h 55 · non-stop
Return Oct 31 23:15 · 2 h 45 · 1 stop See this fare → -
228 €
Vueling · Lyon-Saint-Exupéry → Nice-Côte d’Azur
Outbound Oct 9 09:45 · 2 h 45 · 1 stop
Return Oct 11 15:45 · 3 h · 1 stop See this fare → -
236 €
Vueling · Lyon-Saint-Exupéry → Nice-Côte d’Azur
Outbound Oct 8 23:00 · 2 h 50 · 1 stop
Return Oct 9 11:00 · 4 h · 1 stop See this fare →
These links reopen the fare exactly as it was seen (price, airline, times) with our partner Aviasales, which re-runs the search and confirms the price when you book.
Lyon to Nice price trend
Fares recorded daily by Fareaway on this route. Lowest recorded: €148 — latest reading: €223.
What about the train?
Nice is 298 km from Lyon as the crow flies: the journey can also be made by train, in about 4 h 30 station to station. On a return trip, flying emits in the order of 154 kg of CO₂e per passenger, against roughly 18 kg by train (ADEME factors: 258 g/km for short-haul flights including contrails, 30 g/km for mainline rail; straight-line distance, order of magnitude). Counting the trip to the airport and boarding, the train is often just as fast city centre to city centre up to four or five hours of travel.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Nice?
Based on fares observed over the next 12 months, the cheapest month to fly Lyon to Nice is October 2026, with a return found at €226. Prices swing with the season: expect up to €226 in October 2026.
How much is a flight from Lyon to Nice?
In recent searches, a return flight from Lyon to Nice costs between €226 and €226 depending on the month of departure. These are fares actually observed and refreshed continuously, but they can move from one hour to the next.
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Nice?
The best fares found recently on this route all include at least one connection. The calendar above gives the month-by-month detail.
Which airport do the cheapest Lyon to Nice flights leave from?
The cheapest fares found recently depart from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry. The table and the list of best fares show the departure airport for each price: a low fare from a secondary airport can hide a long journey to get there.
How can I find a cheap Lyon to Nice flight?
Compare the months against each other (the calendar above ranks 12 months of observed fares), avoid school holidays and stay flexible by a few days. The Fareaway interactive map also lets you compare Nice with every other destination within the same budget from Lyon.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
To go further, the Fareaway interactive map puts all these destinations on a world map: set your budget and dates and instantly see where you can go — including that month's weather, local cost of living and visa requirements.