Travelling from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Chicago has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Chicago to NCE.
Popular months like August or vacation times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Chicago to NCE leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Need a handy hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these stops between Chicago Midway International Airport and NCE:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
You can arrive at MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 46 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Chicago to NCE? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near NCE:
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport to the centre of Nice takes around 13 minutes in a car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It typically takes 42 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
For a one-way ticket from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport, C$389 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from C$898. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get flight tickets from Chicago to NCE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding flight tickets from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Nice in February when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Chicago to NCE, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Nice, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Nice
Start your Nice trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Cote D'Azur Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Promenade Des Anglais, Castle Hill and Matisse Museum are must-do's during your Nice adventure.
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