Flying from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Chicago. Check out your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when booking your flight from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE).
Nice is six hours ahead of Chicago. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to NCE, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to NCE. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 40 kms (25 miles) from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights departing from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is a popular option between Chicago Midway International Airport and NCE.
MDW is about 19 kms (12 miles) from central Chicago. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Chicago to NCE flight? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kms (85 miles) or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport flight.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to central Nice is around 4 miles. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Currently, £252 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £457. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to NCE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Affordable Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Chicago to NCE.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE). July is the busiest month to visit Nice. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Chicago to NCE plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago 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 (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Nice
After booking your flight from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nice:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are top sights which should be on any well-planned Nice itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've done Nice, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel about 153 kms (95 miles) west to Marseille to check off its leading attractions. From Les Calanques to Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another side of France, head for Lyon, roughly 306 kms (190 miles) north-west of Nice. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon are among its highlights.
