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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 15m AFKLLX AFAMAR Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
LHR London 13h 15m ACAYBA BACXQR London (LHR) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
MUC Munich 13h 35m LHNZOS LHMSNH Munich (MUC) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
AMS Amsterdam 13h 36m KLUA AFG3GA Amsterdam (AMS) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
BCN Barcelona 13h 45m LLLXJUA IBLLQR Barcelona (BCN) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
ZRH Zurich 13h 45m LXUA ACAILX Zurich (ZRH) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 48m DELHNZ AILHLO Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
FCO Rome 14h AZEYUA AZETEY Rome (FCO) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
BOS Boston 14h 9m AZB6DL DL Boston (BOS) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
JFK New York 14h 19m AAAFAM DL New York (JFK) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Francisco to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+9h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to NCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,419
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → NCE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
NCE → SFO
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Other ways to reach Nice, Alpes-Maritimes from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.
Metric SFO→NCE SJC→NCE
Distance from SFO 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · NCE: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to SFO

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

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes route.
Route details
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: NCE
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to NCE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Munich.
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from NCE to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).