Travelling from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of New Orleans.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MSY to NCE flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as October? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MSY and NCE include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Right now, £279 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £594. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MSY to NCE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MSY to NCE.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81.19% of flights that depart MSY arrive at their destination without delay.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is around 15 miles from central New Orleans. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MSY:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NCE instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo to explore Nice and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 5 miles from the centre of Nice. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Nice in January.
Book your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you want to go to Nice during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MSY to NCE in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Nice. Around 100 miles away to the west, popular attractions include Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
Lyon is another standout destination in France and is around 190 miles north-west of Nice. No trip is complete without visiting Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
