Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Toronto: what you need to know
Cote D'Azur Airport is located in Nice. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Toronto is 5 hours behind Nice.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from NCE to Toronto. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from NCE to Toronto that includes a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you hold a passport from France, you will need an ETA to enter Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Toronto for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
Travelling from central Nice to NCE takes around 42 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 13 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Toronto? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near NCE:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Toronto
C$351 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Toronto. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$751. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from NCE to Toronto. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
Getting cheap tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Toronto is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to show the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 49 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near YYZ if you're taking a late flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Toronto. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. Once you've hopped off your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Toronto, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 39 minutes.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near YTZ. Settle in and get cozy after your flight from NCE to Toronto at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Toronto. August is the most popular month for a trip to Toronto. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Toronto in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 1ºC. Search for cheap flights from NCE to Toronto sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Toronto, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are highlights which should feature on every Toronto itinerary.
Complete your Toronto trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Toronto and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Toronto.