Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Nice's timezone is UTC+1, making Nice nine hours ahead of Portland.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PDX to NCE flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Nice Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PDX and NCE include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
London Heathrow Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Nice Airport (NCE)
$510 is currently the best price for a one-way Portland Airport to Nice Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,219. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from PDX to NCE, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Portland Airport to Nice Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from PDX to NCE.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland Airport to Nice Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart PDX arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Portland to Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland Airport to Nice Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
Consider booking a hotel near NCE if you're catching a late Portland Airport to Nice Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Nice Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo to explore Nice and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Nice Airport about one week before you set off.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Nice Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Nice in March.
Book your flight from Portland Airport to Nice Airport for August if you'd like to explore Nice during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDX to NCE in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC (36ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Nice. Around 306 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in France, consider Marseille, roughly 161 kilometres west of Nice. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are highlights.