Flying from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice is seven hours ahead of San Antonio and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SAT to NCE flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Antonio International Airport to Nice Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SAT and NCE:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Nice Airport (NCE)
Currently, 349 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Antonio International Airport to Nice Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 788 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SAT to NCE if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Antonio International Airport to Nice Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from SAT to NCE is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Antonio International Airport to Nice Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
SAT is located at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SAT touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
San Antonio International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central San Antonio. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SAT? If you've booked an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to Nice Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
Reserve a hotel near NCE if you're on a late San Antonio International Airport to Nice Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Nice Airport rental car and discover Nice and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Nice Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Antonio International Airport to Nice Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Nice in March.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from San Antonio International Airport to Nice Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SAT to NCE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Nice is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, a visit to Lyon will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in France, head for Marseille, roughly 161 kilometres west of Nice. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are key reasons to visit.
