Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to San Diego (NCE–SAN) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
NCE–SAN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
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On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
NCE: CEST · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, it's 9:00 AM in San Diego.
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.
NCE–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NCE to SAN
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
NCE to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NCE to SAN is about 12 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,102 miles (9,820 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, London Heathrow and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.