Flying from San Diego to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in San Diego. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from San Diego to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) taking off from here.
Nice is eight hours ahead of San Diego. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from San Diego to NCE.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from San Diego to NCE. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from San Diego International Airport (SAN). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 5 kilometres from central San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to San Diego International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego to Cote D'Azur Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
71.38% of flights that depart San Diego International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
CLD is around 56 kilometres from central San Diego. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near McClellan-Palomar Airport the day before your San Diego to NCE flight:
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from San Diego to Cote D'Azur Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Grab a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and discover Nice and beyond with your own wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your San Diego to Cote D'Azur Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Central Nice is roughly 6 kilometres from Cote D'Azur Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Cote D'Azur Airport is 214 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 461 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from San Diego to NCE, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap San Diego to Cote D'Azur Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Find an affordable flight from San Diego to Cote D'Azur Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from San Diego to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Nice. July is when most people book flights from San Diego to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a San Diego to NCE plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nice to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from San Diego to Cote D'Azur Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Nice
Start your Nice trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from San Diego to Cote D'Azur Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are essential stops on your Nice itinerary.
Explore more of France
Nice has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. About 153 kilometres west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Around 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, Lyon is another favourite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
