New York to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (JFK–NCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL Delta
764
6:15 PM
EDT T4
8:15 AM+1
CET
8h
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New York to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 3,981 mi 8h nonstop +5h ahead 39 1-stop hubs

JFK–NCE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 3,981 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–NCE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 764 8h 72% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
764 Boeing 767-400ER – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to NCE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to NCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,449
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
JFK → NCE
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
NCE → JFK
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Other ways to reach Nice, Alpes-Maritimes from New York

Nearby airports with service to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.
Metric JFK→NCE TEB→NCE EWR→NCE
Distance from JFK 21 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 7 1 14
Flight time 8h 7h 8h 30m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 5 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · NCE: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 11:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Distance & Flight Time
3,981 mi / 6,407 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 0m.
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 JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

JFK–NCE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes route.
Route details
Distance3,981 mi / 6,407 km
Flight time8h
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: NCE
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to NCE flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport take approximately 8h. The route covers 3,981 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from JFK to NCE.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUX, TEB, LTN, CLE, YYZ, MAN, IAD, VCE, NAS, SXM, BRU, VIE, LGW, WAW, ZRH, CMN, FCO, FRA, LHR, DUB, AMS, BER, CDG, GVA, MUC, BEG, CPH, ARN, MAD, DOH, HEL, BCN, OTP, IST, LIS, EWR, EDI, ATH and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 5 hours ahead of New York.
Nearby alternatives include TEB and EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Flights from JFK to NCE

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JFK to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to NCE ranges from 8 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,981 miles (6,407 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via LUX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).