Flying from Nice Airport (NCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Nice Airport to Philadelphia International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Nice.
Flights from NCE to PHL start at 13:00 — the earliest with American Airlines. The latest departure is at 13:00 with American Airlines. In total, there are three weekly Nice Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your NCE to PHL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Philadelphia (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Nice Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nice Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between NCE and PHL include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Nice Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight is R 6,140. A return fare is currently R 10,989. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from NCE to PHL by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Nice Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from NCE to PHL.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Nice Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
When it comes to Nice Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Nice Airport from central Nice, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Nice Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near NCE:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Book a hotel close to PHL if you're catching a late Nice Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and explore Philadelphia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Philadelphia International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Nice Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Philadelphia in March.
Book your flight from Nice Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you want to go to Philadelphia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NCE to PHL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum.
