Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is eight hours behind Nice.
Your NCE to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between NCE and SFO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, 302 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 497 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from NCE to SFO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to San Francisco International Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cote D'Azur Airport, data shows 74.5% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Cote D'Azur Airport from central Nice, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to NCE:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're arriving on a late Cote D'Azur Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SFO:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Francisco and beyond.
Booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to San Francisco in February.
When reserving your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NCE to SFO around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without dropping by Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
