Flying from Seattle to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Seattle has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Seattle to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Seattle.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seattle to NCE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
With more people on the move during high season, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Seattle to NCE with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SEA and NCE include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 14 miles from the center of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Seattle to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in around 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 miles away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to NCE flight:
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Cote D'Azur Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near NCE and be in snooze mode sooner:
Pick up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and explore Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Seattle to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the center of Nice is roughly 4 miles. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Currently, $290 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Cote D'Azur Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $547. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seattle to NCE. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Seattle to Cote D'Azur Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). Visit Nice in February for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 63ºF and 86ºF. Lock in your Seattle to NCE plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Cote D'Azur Airport in February when temperatures are between 32ºF and 57ºF.
More about Nice
Start your Nice trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Seattle to Cote D'Azur Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Nice trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Nice. Around 95 miles away to the west, well-known attractions include Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Lyon is another well-known destination in France and is around 190 miles north-west of Nice. No journey is complete without experiencing Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
