Are direct flights from Nice to San Francisco always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with connections can sometimes be more affordable, depending on your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Nice to San Francisco flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Adjusting your departure or return by a day or two may result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Nice to San Francisco flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately.

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NCE - San Francisco
93% AI deal score
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Nice to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Nice to San Francisco

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Nice to San Francisco connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For the remaining itineraries, a typical journey includes 2 connections.

A typical journey from Nice to San Francisco takes 23h 52m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 9650 km.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nice to San Francisco? The most affordable month to fly is May, with a median fare of $1020. Other cost-effective options include September, with a median fare of $1083, and February, where the median fare is $1085.

Fares for this route typically range from $875–$1303, with a median of $1100. Right now, fares are below the typical level. Currently, only 1% of recent fares are classified as a good price. Deals for this route are infrequent, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Nice to San Francisco

Regular price: €669 - €1,111

Prices for flights from Nice to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Nice to San Francisco is typically between 669 EUR and 1111 EUR. The current lowest deal is 562 EUR with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Oct 22-Oct 29.

now 562 €

Low 669 €

High 1,111 €

The cheapest time to fly from Nice to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Nice to San Francisco is May, with a median price of $1020. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1267. Prices are generally lower from February to September.

May

Cheapest

Flights from 1,020 €

October

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,267 €

Feb

May

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Nice to San Francisco

French Bee

easyJet UK

TAP Portugal

Transavia France

Last-minute flights going from Nice to San Francisco

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

995 €

1,941 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Swiss International Air Lines

803 €

1,167 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

955 €

2,268 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

942 €

2,763 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

775 €

1,186 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

932 €

2,767 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nice to San Francisco

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

935 € → 630 €

33%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

897 € → 607 €

32%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

885 € → 629 €

29%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

859 € → 623 €

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Nice to San Francisco

Nice - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nice to San Francisco are below the typical level at $562.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $1020 for Nice to San Francisco.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 23h 52m

Flights from Nice to San Francisco typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 23h 52m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

There are no direct flights available from Nice to San Francisco; all routes include stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers recent deals

Scandinavian Airlines recently offered a deal for $562 from Nice to San Francisco via Kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals for flights from Nice to San Francisco are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

Nice main airports to depart from

Nice Côte d Azur International (NCE)

Cheapest

Nice Côte d Azur International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~6 km from Nice (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€535

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Nice to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€535

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART)

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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From NCE

Elite

Dec 18

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$2,626

$1,635

Save $991

Air France

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Dec 20

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$2,634

$1,635

Save $999

Air France

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Oct 15

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,313

$3,558

Save $1,755

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Mar 12

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,987

$3,868

Save $2,119

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Oct 08

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,353

$3,791

Save $1,562

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Mar 23

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,990

$4,225

Save $1,765

Alitalia, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Mar 30

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$6,048

$4,239

Save $1,809

LOT Polish Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Dec 03

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,453

$4,257

Save $1,196

Finnair, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Mar 09

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,995

$4,283

Save $1,712

Finnair, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Dec 13

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,605

$2,126

Save $479

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Dec 12

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,605

$2,126

Save $479

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Jan 24

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$5,206

$4,258

Save $948

Finnair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Look out for layovers, as these flights can sometimes be less expensive than direct options.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's useful to monitor prices. There isn't a single best time, as prices can fluctuate based on various factors.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While it may require additional travel to and from these airports, it could potentially lead to savings. Always factor in the cost and time of ground transportation when considering this.

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Nice to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Nice to San Francisco

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Nice to San Francisco connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For the remaining itineraries, a typical journey includes 2 connections.

A typical journey from Nice to San Francisco takes 23h 52m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 9650 km.

How much is a round trip from Nice to San Francisco

Regular price: €669 - €1,111

Prices for flights from Nice to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Nice to San Francisco is typically between 669 EUR and 1111 EUR. The current lowest deal is 562 EUR with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Oct 22-Oct 29.

now 562 €

Low 669 €

High 1,111 €

The cheapest time to fly from Nice to San Francisco

May

Cheapest

Flights from 1,020 €

October

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,267 €

Feb

May

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Nice to San Francisco

French Bee

easyJet UK

TAP Portugal

Transavia France

Last-minute flights going from Nice to San Francisco

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

995 €

1,941 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Swiss International Air Lines

803 €

1,167 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

955 €

2,268 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

942 €

2,763 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

775 €

1,186 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Scandinavian Airlines

932 €

2,767 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nice to San Francisco

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

935 € → 630 €

33%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

897 € → 607 €

32%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

885 € → 629 €

29%

4 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 26

859 € → 623 €

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Nice to San Francisco

Nice - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nice to San Francisco are below the typical level at $562.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $1020 for Nice to San Francisco.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 23h 52m

Flights from Nice to San Francisco typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 23h 52m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

There are no direct flights available from Nice to San Francisco; all routes include stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers recent deals

Scandinavian Airlines recently offered a deal for $562 from Nice to San Francisco via Kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals for flights from Nice to San Francisco are historically rare, appearing infrequently.

Nice main airports to depart from

Nice Côte d Azur International (NCE)

Cheapest

Nice Côte d Azur International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~6 km from Nice (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€535

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Nice to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€535

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$5,206

$4,258

Save $948

Finnair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Nice to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Nice to San Francisco

Nice to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Nice to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Nice to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Nice to San Francisco

Direct flights from Nice to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Nice to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nice to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Nice to San Francisco

Nice - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Connecting flights average 23h 52m

No direct flights available

Scandinavian Airlines offers recent deals

Deals are rare on this route

Nice main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Dec 18

Dec 20

Oct 15

Mar 12

Oct 08

Mar 23

Mar 30

Dec 03

Mar 09

Dec 13

Dec 12

Jan 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How can I find cheap flights from Nice to San Francisco?

When should I book flights from Nice to San Francisco?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nice to San Francisco?

Are direct flights from Nice to San Francisco always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Nice to San Francisco flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Nice to San Francisco flights?

Related routes

More routes from Nice

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Nice to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Nice to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Nice to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Nice to San Francisco

Direct flights from Nice to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Nice to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nice to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from Nice to San Francisco

Nice - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Connecting flights average 23h 52m

No direct flights available

Scandinavian Airlines offers recent deals

Deals are rare on this route

Nice main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Dec 18

Dec 20

Oct 15

Mar 12

Oct 08

Mar 23

Mar 30

Dec 03

Mar 09

Dec 13

Dec 12

Jan 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How can I find cheap flights from Nice to San Francisco?

When should I book flights from Nice to San Francisco?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nice to San Francisco?