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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Nice:

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 and lands at 8:32
• Latest: departs at 17:10 and lands at 18:22.

The flight takes about 1h 12m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Nice:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Zurich to Nice takes 1h 12m, covering 699 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Zurich to Nice range from 284 € to 419 €, with an average of 349 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 284 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the 349 € route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 129 € return via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared with 349 € for direct.

SWISS is the only airline operating Zurich to Nice flights. 68% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 21 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Nice flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Zurich and Nice is around 260 € return, with a flight time of about 1h 10m. Recent return bus fares are around 93 € return, with a trip time of about 10h 45m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 65% lower. However, the bus takes about 9+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Zurich to Nice are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 106 €, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 10 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Goldcar Rental SP
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Ok Mobility
• Budget

Flights from Zurich to Nice usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Nice route, 32% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 22m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Nice most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Zurich to Nice. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 310 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 371 €, a difference of 62 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only SWISS operates flights between Zurich and Nice.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 32m, compared to 4h 56m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 10h 37m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Some of the most popular sights in Nice are Palais des Expositions, Casino Barrière Le Ruhl, and Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Nice. These are among the most viewed places in Nice on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Nice flights:

• SWISS: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Helvetic Airways: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.