Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to San Jose (NCE–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

NCE Airport Page →
5,997 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
ATL Atlanta 17h 46m AFDLVS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Jose flights
BRS Bristol ~14h 3m U2 → 6I Bristol (BRS) to San Jose flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) ~14h 39m DYSK → Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to San Jose flights
LAX Los Angeles ~15h 30m AF → AFAMCI Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to San Jose
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5,997 mi 12h 23m nonstop -9h behind

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

Also explore NCE Routes SJC Routes NCE Live Flights SJC Live Flights SJC Delays
All flights from San Jose (SJC) San Jose to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NCE to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
BRS ~14h 3m OSL ~14h 39m LAX ~15h 30m ATL ~17h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
335
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 → SJC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
SJC → NCE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
San Jose is 9 hours behind Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
NCE: CEST · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, it's 9:00 AM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
5,997 mi / 9,651 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 23m 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–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nice, Alpes-Maritimes to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance5,997 mi / 9,651 km
Flight time12h 23m
Time difference-9 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: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NCE to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take about 12h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 5,997 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
San Jose is 9 hours behind Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Yes, return flights from SJC 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 SJC

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

NCE to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NCE to SJC is about 12 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,997 miles (9,651 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.