Detroit to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (DTW–NCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BOS Boston 10h 22m AFAMB6 DL Boston (BOS) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 30m AFDLKL AFAMAR Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
LHR London 10h 35m DLSK BACXQR London (LHR) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
PHL Philadelphia 10h 39m AAAFAM AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
DUB Dublin 10h 45m DL EIFR Dublin (DUB) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
IAD Dulles 10h 53m AFAMAV ACUA Dulles (IAD) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
EWR Newark 10h 55m ACAFAM ACB0KAY Newark (EWR) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
FCO Rome 11h 14m DL AZETEY Rome (FCO) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 15m DL AFG3GA Amsterdam (AMS) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
ATL Atlanta 11h 22m AFAMDL DL Atlanta (ATL) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
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Detroit to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between DTW and NCE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to NCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,831
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → NCE
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
NCE → DTW
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Nice, Alpes-Maritimes from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.
Metric DTW→NCE CLE→NCE
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 6 hours ahead of Detroit.
DTW: EDT · NCE: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter France and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The EU's ETIAS travel authorization is expected to be required soon; register online before departure (€7, valid 3 years). Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from the Schengen zone.No customs duty on personal items. EU duty-free limits apply on goods purchased outside the EU.

Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–NCE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: NCE
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to NCE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow.
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 6 hours ahead of Detroit.
Yes, return flights from NCE to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Boston Logan, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).