Travelling from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Los Angeles has two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) flying out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is 8 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to NCE.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from Los Angeles to NCE with a stopover. To see your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers between LAX and NCE include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
LAX is approximately 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Have an early flight from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between Van Nuys Airport and NCE:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour and 41 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 34 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Los Angeles to NCE, kick back in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Nice. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 13 minutes.
It takes roughly 42 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Book a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport from R 4,098 or travel return from just R 9,920. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from Los Angeles to NCE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Personalise your trip by applying filters. Choose the number of stops, duration, and arrival and departure times to find the ideal flight from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' options first.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
February is the quietest time to travel to Nice. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Book your flight from Los Angeles to NCE for August if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nice to range from 17ºC to 30ºC.
Visit in February if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 14ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport.
More about Nice
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Nice right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Cote D'Azur Airport:
Promenade Des Anglais and Castle Hill are just two of the big attractions to put on your Nice must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Matisse Museum.
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