France deal alert: Fly to the French Riviera from $366 round-trip
Few travel destinations have the mystique of the French Riviera. The coastal region is legendary for being a haven for the rich, famous and fabulous and their luxurious lifestyles. But there is much more to the Cote d'Azur than its swanky reputation.
Its immaculate beaches, picturesque villages and wonderfully relaxed vibe are irresistible for all kinds of travelers. A new sale offers steep discounts on fares from some major U.S. cities, so you can check it out for yourself.
The best prices are available between November and March 2025. Departure cities include Boston, Los Angeles and New York City. This sale involves flights to Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE), the main aviation hub for travel to and from the French Riviera.
Some of the lowest-priced tickets we saw had to be booked through an online travel agency. This sale involves economy fares. A carry-on bag is included, but checked luggage costs between $75 and $110 each way.
Deal basics
Airlines: Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways
Routes: From Boston, Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C., to Nice
How to book: Browse Google Flights, then book directly with the airline
Travel dates: From November 2024 through March 2025
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Sample flights
Scandinavian Airlines, commonly known as SAS, offers several discounted flights from New York City to the French Riviera. This November itinerary from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to NCE is available for only $366 round-trip.
Good deals for this route are available in December, too.
British Airways has fares from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to NCE in December for $470 round-trip.
BA also has this route available in February from $462 round-trip.
You can book an SAS flight from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to NCE in mid-March for $447 round-trip.
We'll end with a sweet deal out of LA. In November, you can fly SAS from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nice for just $416 round-trip.
There are long layovers in Copenhagen each way with this itinerary, but you're saving almost $700 on this ticket per Google Flights.
Related: How to spend 2 incredible days in Nice, France
Maximize your purchase
When you book this deal or any flights, be sure to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees): 2 points per dollar spent on travel
- American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com
- The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel® (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
- Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees): 8 points per dollar on all Chase Travel℠ purchases and 4 points per dollar on flights booked directly through the airline
Bottom line
Book quickly to score these discounted tickets on flights from the U.S. East Coast and LA to Nice's sparkling coastline.
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