Travelling from Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is Philadelphia's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) departing from here.
The average length of a direct Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is 7 hours 50 minutes.
Nice is five hours ahead of Philadelphia. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). There are 3 direct services every week. American Airlines operates a 9pm departure between PHL and NCE.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Philadelphia to NCE. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Take the express route from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Direct flights from Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) are available from here.
When leaving from PHL, you can take a direct flight from Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport with American Airlines.
Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines between PHL and NCE.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Philadelphia to NCE departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
PHL is about 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Philadelphia International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
TTN is about 56 kilometres from central Philadelphia. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Philadelphia to NCE flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport:
Flights from Trenton-Mercer Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82.45% of them landing as expected.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Consider booking a hotel close to NCE if you have a late flight from Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Pick up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and discover Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Nice. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport is $673. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $990. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from Philadelphia to NCE by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring cheap Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
February is the quietest month for flights from Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Nice based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Philadelphia to NCE flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 14ºC.
More about Nice
After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Cote D'Azur Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nice:
Mission Promenade des Anglais and Vieux-Nice are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Nice itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Promenade Des Anglais.
Explore more of France
You've visited Nice, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey about 153 kilometres west to Marseille to tick off its top sights. From Les Calanques to Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour, your itinerary will be busy.
Lyon is another essential stop in France and is around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. No journey is complete without dropping by Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.