Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ORD to NCE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nice Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ORD and NCE include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nice Airport (NCE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nice Airport flight is $509. A round-trip ticket right now is $869. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from ORD to NCE, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nice Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ORD to NCE.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nice Airport.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near ORD? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nice Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nice Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Nice Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Nice and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Nice Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nice Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Nice in March.
Lock in your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nice Airport for August if you want to go to Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to NCE in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Nice. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If there's time to check out another major destination in France, consider Marseille, about 161 kilometres west of Nice. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are highlights.