Flying from Seattle to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Nice is nine hours ahead of Seattle. Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is located in Nice, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Seattle to NCE won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
July is a busy month for traveling. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, 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 Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from traveling and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to NCE leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 14 miles from the center of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
80% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of SEA.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
You can arrive at PAE from the center of Seattle in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 25 miles or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Seattle to NCE flight? Relax in a hotel near Seattle Paine Field International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
The majority of flights that leave Seattle Paine Field International Airport land at their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Seattle to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, central Nice is around 4 miles away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city center by car.
Traveling on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
$259 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. A return flight starts from $573. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Seattle to NCE, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Seattle to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Seattle to NCE.
Lock in a cheap flight from Seattle to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to go to Nice. July is when most people book flights from Seattle to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Seattle to NCE plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 63ºF to 82ºF.
January sees temperatures of between 36ºF and 54ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Nice
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nice:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Nice when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Vieux-Nice followed by Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Nice. Around 190 miles away to the northwest, its best attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 95 miles west of Nice, Marseille is another favorite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
