Flying from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Los Angeles has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) taking off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 25 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to NCE.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) depart from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport with Air France. This well-known airline operates departures from LAX.
Air France ranks first in bookings for flights from LAX to NCE.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to NCE with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LAX and NCE include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 20 miles in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from LAX.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
With public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 20 miles away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to NCE flight, stay in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Reserve a hotel close to NCE if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
The center of Nice is around 4 miles from Cote D'Azur Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
Traveling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
At the moment, $262 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $559. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Los Angeles to NCE, book your ticket two months before your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). Visit Nice in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 63ºF and 86ºF. Lock in your Los Angeles to NCE plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
February has temperatures of between 32ºF and 57ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nice
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nice:
Mission Promenade des Anglais and Vieux-Nice are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Nice must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Promenade Des Anglais.
Explore more of France
Nice has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. Around 95 miles west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Around 190 miles north-west of Nice, Lyon is another essential stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
