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

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more connections can often be cheaper, depending on the route and airline. Consider your budget and time constraints when deciding between direct and connecting flights.

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

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week travel or flying during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or major holidays. Adjusting your departure or return by even a few days may lead to considerable 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. Factor these additional expenses into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2027-01-15 – 2027-01-25
NCE - San Francisco
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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: €619 - €1,191

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 619 EUR and 1191 EUR. The current lowest deal is 550 EUR with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Jan 15-Jan 25.

now 550 €

Low 619 €

High 1,191 €

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

TAP Portugal

easyJet UK

French Bee

Transavia France

Last-minute flights going from Nice to San Francisco

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Transavia France, French Bee

731 €

796 €

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Transavia France, French Bee

730 €

810 €

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Transavia France, French Bee

731 €

843 €

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

810 €

574 €

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

856 €

609 €

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

easyJet UK, French Bee

726 €

795 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

931 € → 570 €

39%

7 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 1

897 € → 597 €

33%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

885 € → 608 €

31%

16 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 30

836 € → 583 €

30%

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, with deals around $550.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May, September, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ 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

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not common. Most routes involve connecting flights with two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Scandinavian Airlines for $550 was found via kiwi for January 15-25.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals on 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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Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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From NCE

Elite

Apr 22

San Francisco, United States

94% AI deal score

$6,284

$3,881

Save $2,403

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Mar 28

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$6,044

$3,631

Save $2,413

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Mar 28

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,995

$3,631

Save $2,364

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Mar 24

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$6,032

$3,685

Save $2,347

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Apr 16

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,868

$3,687

Save $2,181

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Apr 23

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,882

$3,687

Save $2,195

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Apr 14

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,953

$3,687

Save $2,266

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Apr 22

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,838

$3,687

Save $2,151

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Apr 08

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,958

$3,687

Save $2,271

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Apr 16

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,850

$3,687

Save $2,163

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Apr 14

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,941

$3,687

Save $2,254

Scandinavian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From NCE

Elite

Apr 08

San Francisco, United States

93% AI deal score

$5,937

$3,687

Save $2,250

Scandinavian Airlines, +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. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Monitoring price trends for your specific route can help you decide on an optimal booking window. Prices may fluctuate based on demand and seasonality.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation to and from alternative airports.

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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: €619 - €1,191

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 619 EUR and 1191 EUR. The current lowest deal is 550 EUR with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Jan 15-Jan 25.

now 550 €

Low 619 €

High 1,191 €

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

TAP Portugal

easyJet UK

French Bee

Transavia France

Last-minute flights going from Nice to San Francisco

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Transavia France, French Bee

731 €

796 €

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Transavia France, French Bee

730 €

810 €

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Transavia France, French Bee

731 €

843 €

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

810 €

574 €

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

TAP Portugal

856 €

609 €

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

NCE - San Francisco

Nice (NCE) - San Francisco (SFO)

easyJet UK, French Bee

726 €

795 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

931 € → 570 €

39%

7 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 1

897 € → 597 €

33%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

885 € → 608 €

31%

16 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 30

836 € → 583 €

30%

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, with deals around $550.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May, September, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ 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

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not common. Most routes involve connecting flights with two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Scandinavian Airlines for $550 was found via kiwi for January 15-25.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals on 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

93% AI deal score

$5,937

$3,687

Save $2,250

Scandinavian Airlines, +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 best prices

Connecting flights average 23h 52m

Connecting flights are dominant

Scandinavian Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are rare for 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

Apr 22

Mar 28

Mar 28

Mar 24

Apr 16

Apr 23

Apr 14

Apr 22

Apr 08

Apr 16

Apr 14

Apr 08

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 best prices

Connecting flights average 23h 52m

Connecting flights are dominant

Scandinavian Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are rare for 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

Apr 22

Mar 28

Mar 28

Mar 24

Apr 16

Apr 23

Apr 14

Apr 22

Apr 08

Apr 16

Apr 14

Apr 08

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?