Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice is five hours ahead of Durham and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your RDU to NCE flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RDU and NCE:
Philadelphia International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Rs66,080 is the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs150,657. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to NCE, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU arrive at their destination without delay.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're coming in on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near NCE:
Pick up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car and explore Nice and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, OK Mobility and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Nice. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Nice. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to NCE in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Nice has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres west of Nice, a trip to Marseille will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
If you're eager to discover another side of France, head for Lyon, about 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are key highlights.
