Traveling from Chicago to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is located in Nice. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to NCE, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
July is a busy month for traveling. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Chicago to NCE with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between ORD and NCE include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) is one of the options between Chicago Midway International Airport and NCE.
You can reach MDW from central Chicago in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 16 kilometers or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to NCE flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 145 kilometers from central Chicago. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive without delays. At RFD, that rate is 71%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near NCE and turn in quicker:
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Getting from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Central Nice is around 6 kilometers from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is AED 1,085. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 2,469. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to NCE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Affordable Chicago to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE). Plan your visit to Nice in January for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Chicago to NCE plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nice to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Nice
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Nice right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice are must-visits when exploring Nice.
Explore more of France
Nice has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometers northwest of Nice, a trip to Lyon will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in France, head for Marseille, roughly 153 kilometers west of Nice. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are highlights.
