Traveling from Phoenix to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Phoenix's main base, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Phoenix to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE).
Nice is eight hours ahead of Phoenix. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Phoenix to NCE.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're traveling during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
SCF is around 20 miles from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Phoenix to Cote D'Azur Airport, browse these options when heading out from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You can arrive at PHX from central Phoenix in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes to cover the 5 miles or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Phoenix to NCE flight? Check in to a hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
The majority of flights that leave Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport reach their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Planning to travel to AZA from central Phoenix? The airport is around 35 miles away, and getting there takes about 40 minutes by car.
Make catching an early Phoenix to Cote D'Azur Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights that depart from AZA land at their destination as scheduled 78.65% of the time.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Book a hotel near NCE if you have a late flight from Phoenix to Cote D'Azur Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Explore without limits with a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and chase adventure across Nice and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Phoenix to Cote D'Azur Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
The center of Nice is about 4 miles from Cote D'Azur Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
$297 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Cote D'Azur Airport. Return flights start at $599. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Phoenix to NCE, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Nice. July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Phoenix to NCE plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nice to range from 63ºF to 86ºF.
February sees temperatures of between 32ºF and 57ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Cote D'Azur Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nice
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Nice right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Phoenix to Cote D'Azur Airport:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are essential stops on your Nice itinerary.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Nice. Around 95 miles away to the west, top sights here include Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Around 190 miles north-west of Nice, Lyon is another favorite stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
