You should never waste too much time before booking the fare deals we spotlight, but this one, in particular, demands your immediate attention. Flights to the French Riviera are available now on American Airlines and British Airways at massive savings.The travel window is quite limited; it’s mainly for travel in September, which is shoulder season and just after peak tourist season. But at these prices, it’s worth moving around your schedule to take advantage of the offers.The departure cities include Austin, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Seattle and Washington, D.C. You’ll fly into Nice Cote d’Azur Airport (NCE), which is the primary hub for travel in and out of the French Riviera. All flights include layovers.This sale is for economy tickets, but with American and British Airways, you get a free carry-on. If you want to pack a few extra outfits to glam it up for a night out in Monte Carlo, Monaco — just 40 minutes away from Nice — it will cost you around $75 each way to upgrade and check a bag.FRASER HALL/GETTY IMAGESDeal basicsAirlines: American Airlines, British AirwaysRoutes: From various U.S. cities to Nice, FranceHow to book: Browse Google Flights, then book directly with the airlineTravel dates: Availability is for SeptemberThis deal was originally sent out by the deal alert company Going. Sign up for Going to get up to 90% off select flights via its Premium membership, which users can try for free for 14 days and then $69 per year. You can also upgrade to the Elite tier for $199 per year for access to all the Premium deals, plus premium economy, business-class and first-class alerts. You can also sign up for a free trial through this link.Daily NewsletterReward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletterJoin over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG’s expertsSample flightsThis sale includes round-trip flights to Nice from U.S. airports, including:
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
- Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
- Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Miami International Airport (MIA)
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- Virginia’s Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Check out this incredible fare from Seattle to Nice. You can book a seat on American for only $546 round-trip.GOOGLE FLIGHTSWhile there is a long layover in London on the return flight, you’re saving more than $800 with this itinerary, according to Google Flights.GOOGLE FLIGHTSYou can fly from Charlotte to Nice in mid-September for just $531 round-trip.GOOGLE FLIGHTSWe found good availability from Houston to the French Riviera in early September. This American itinerary from IAH to NCE can be booked for $532 round-trip.GOOGLE FLIGHTSYou can fly from Minneapolis to Nice in mid-September for $539 — about half what this fare typically goes for.GOOGLE FLIGHTSHere’s another great deal for the West Coast: You can fly American from Los Angeles to Nice for only $546 round-trip.GOOGLE FLIGHTSAccording to Google Flights, this is an incredible savings from normal prices.GOOGLE FLIGHTSMaximize your purchaseWhen you book this deal or any flights, be sure to use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:Bottom lineAs mentioned above, there is limited availability in this deal. If you live in one of the departure cities listed above, start searching to find the best trip options. Be ready to book the flights that fit your travel schedule.Related reading:
Source: thepointsguy.com