Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Houston (NCE–HOU) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ATL Atlanta 14h 17m AFDLVS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
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Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5,400 mi 10h 42m nonstop -7h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NCE to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
ATL ~14h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
477
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NCE → HOU
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
HOU → NCE
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Houston is 7 hours behind Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
NCE: CEST · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, it's 11:00 AM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
5,400 mi / 8,689 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 42m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

French citizens enter the US visa-free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for up to 90 days for tourism or business. You must get an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov. The ESTA costs USD 21 and is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires. Apply at least 72 hours before departure, though most approvals come within minutes.

Your passport must be biometric (the e-passport symbol on the cover). At US immigration, you will be fingerprinted and photographed. Officers may ask about your trip purpose, accommodation, and return plans. You cannot extend a VWP stay beyond 90 days or change status while in the US. For longer stays or work, apply for a visa at the US Embassy in Paris (2 Avenue Gabriel, Paris 8e).

Air France, Delta, United, and other carriers fly Paris CDG to multiple US cities direct, including New York JFK, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, and Washington Dulles. The US dollar is the local currency. Tipping is expected (15 to 20% at restaurants). Travel insurance covering medical costs is strongly recommended since US healthcare charges are extreme by French standards. An ER visit can cost USD 3,000 or more without insurance.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

NCE–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to Houston route.
Route details
Distance5,400 mi / 8,689 km
Flight time10h 42m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NCE
Full nameNice-Côte d'Azur Airport
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NCE to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 10h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 5,400 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HOU and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Houston is 7 hours behind Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Yes, return flights from HOU to NCE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from NCE to HOU

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

NCE to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NCE to HOU is about 10 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,400 miles (8,689 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.