San Francisco to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (SFO–NCE) — 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.
SFO–NCE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Nice, Alpes-Maritimes from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→NCE | SJC→NCE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 10h 36m | 11h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 37% | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · NCE: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
US citizens enter France and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The EU's ETIAS travel authorization is expected to be required soon; register online before departure (€7, valid 3 years). Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from the Schengen zone.No customs duty on personal items. EU duty-free limits apply on goods purchased outside the EU.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–NCE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to NCE
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
SFO to NCE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to NCE is about 10 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,996 miles (9,649 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).