Travelling from Nice Airport (NCE) to Portland Airport (PDX): what you need to know
The timezone in Portland is UTC-8, which is nine hours behind Nice.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your NCE to PDX flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nice Airport to Portland Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NCE and PDX:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Portland Airport (PDX)
£384 is currently the best price for a one-way Nice Airport to Portland Airport flight. A return flight starts at £609. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from NCE to PDX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Nice Airport to Portland Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Nice Airport to Portland Airport.
Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
76% of flights departing from Nice Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Nice to Nice Airport is approximately 6 kms (4 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to NCE? If you've booked an early flight from Nice Airport to Portland Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Portland Airport (PDX)
If you're getting in on a late Nice Airport to Portland Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near PDX:
Pick up a Portland Airport rental car and discover Portland and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Budget and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Portland Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Portland Airport (PDX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Nice Airport to Portland Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Portland in March.
Book your flight from Nice Airport to Portland Airport for August if you want to go to Portland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from NCE to PDX sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Portland, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 241 kms (150 miles) north to Seattle to check off its popular sights. From Space Needle to Pike Place Market and Seattle Skyline, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 467 kms (290 miles) north-east of Portland, Spokane is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Riverside State Park, Spokane Falls (Upper Falls) and Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.