Air France Schedules Special Direct Flights to Nice for Cannes Film and Cannes Lions Festivals
Air France will operate special direct flights between the United States and Nice in May and June 2026 to support travel demand for major international events on the French Riviera, including the Cannes Film Festival and the Cannes Lions Festival.
As a long-standing partner of the Cannes Film Festival, Air France will once again offer direct flights between Los Angeles and Nice in May 2026. The seasonal service provides U.S. travellers with direct access to the French Riviera during the spring festival period.
In June 2026, the airline will also operate special flights between New York-JFK and Nice to coincide with the Cannes Lions Festival, scheduled from June 22 to 26.
Los Angeles – Nice Flight Schedule (Local Time)
May 11, 2026: Flight AF041 departs Los Angeles at 14:00 and arrives in Nice at 10:35 the following day
May 25, 2026: Flight AF040 departs Nice at 13:15 and arrives in Los Angeles at 16:30 the same day
New York-JFK – Nice Flight Schedule (Local Time)
June 20 and 21, 2026: Flight AF043 departs New York-JFK at 16:30 and arrives in Nice at 10:35 the following day
June 25 and 26, 2026: Flight AF042 departs Nice at 12:00 and arrives in New York-JFK at 15:00 the same day
All flights will be operated using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft equipped with the airline’s updated La Première cabin.
La Première Cabin Deployment
The new La Première suite reflects French design and comfort, offering a private space with a modular seat and day bed that converts into a two-metre flat bed. The suite features multiple windows, individual 4K screens, touchscreen controls, universal power outlets, and wireless charging, separated by a floor-to-ceiling curtain.
During summer 2026, the La Première cabin will be available on selected routes from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to destinations including Abidjan, Atlanta, Boston, Dubai, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York-JFK, San Francisco, São Paulo, Singapore, Tel Aviv, Tokyo-Haneda, and Washington, D.C. From July 2026, all flights to New York-JFK and Los Angeles will be operated by aircraft equipped with the updated La Première suites, with the rollout across the full La Première network expected by the end of the year.
Air France and Cinema
2026 marks the 46th consecutive year of Air France’s partnership with the Cannes Film Festival, whose 79th edition will take place from May 12 to 23. Cinema has been part of the airline’s onboard offering since 1951 and continues to play a central role in its long-haul travel experience.
Across its long-haul cabins, Air France offers up to 1,500 hours of in-flight entertainment, including a wide selection of French and international films, some of which have been featured at previous Cannes Film Festival editions. The programme is adapted to diverse customer preferences and includes original-language films through partnerships with Canal+ and Apple TV.
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