Travelling from Sacramento to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Nice is nine hours ahead of Sacramento. Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is located in Nice, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sacramento to NCE, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to explore a new city or just take a break during your trip. When looking for a cheap flight from Sacramento to NCE, deselect 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) is an option when leaving from Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
SMF is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
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81% of flights leaving Sacramento International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of SMF.
SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sacramento to SCK in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 72 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Get your holiday started early by booking a night near Stockton Metropolitan Airport before your Sacramento to NCE flight. Convenient stays include Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.
59% of flights taking off from Stockton Metropolitan Airport make it to their destination as expected.
SCK is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Book a hotel near NCE if you're catching a late flight from Sacramento to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
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Getting from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Nice. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
Currently, 324 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 821 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Sacramento to NCE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Sacramento to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE). Plan your visit to Nice in January for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Sacramento to NCE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Nice, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Nice
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Nice right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice are popular attractions which should be on any good Nice itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've seen Nice, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey around 306 kilometres northwest to Lyon to check off its popular sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 153 kilometres west of Nice, Marseille is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
