Rome to Nice is a quick hop across the northern Mediterranean — barely an hour and twenty minutes in the air — linking the Italian capital with the French Riviera. It’s a short-haul route with genuine competition, so with a little flexibility you can fly for the price of a nice dinner. This guide covers who flies non-stop, what a fair return looks like in euros, and when to book.
Route: Rome (FCO) → Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE)
Distance: approximately 465 km (290 miles)
Non-stop flight time: about 1h 15m – 1h 25m
Direct flights: Yes — ITA Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air fly non-stop from Fiumicino to Nice, about 32 departures a week between them. Wizz Air held 80 of the hundred cheapest fares we priced, at a flat €47 return. It’s a short, frequent route, so nonstop is almost always the best choice.
Fares from Rome to Nice (EUR)
The Riviera is busiest in summer, when Nice fills up for the beaches and events like the season along the Croisette in nearby Cannes; fares peak from June to August and dip in the winter shoulder. The figures below are typical economy return fares in euros — the low-cost carriers set the floor, and booking a few weeks ahead makes a big difference on such a short route.
| Month | Demand |
|---|---|
| January | low |
| February | low-medium |
| March | medium |
| April | medium |
| May | medium-high |
| June | high |
| July | very high |
| August | high |
| September | medium-high |
| October | medium |
| November | low |
| December | medium (holidays) |
Reference points from our own deal tracking (Rome–Nice): a genuinely good return lands around €45–€50, and on this route that is the going rate rather than a rare sale: 80 of the hundred cheapest fares we priced were a flat €47 Wizz Air return, with easyJet at €73–€74. Above about €175 you are looking at a one-stop routing, not a non-stop. The very cheapest one-way “light” fares can start near €30.
Airlines on this route
Non-stop (about 1¼ hours):
- Wizz Air — low-cost non-stop and comfortably the cheapest here: 80 of the hundred cheapest fares we priced, at a flat €47 return, in about 1h 20m.
- easyJet — low-cost non-stop at €73–€74 in our sample, so not the cheapest on this route, though marginally the quickest at about 1h 10m. Add bags and seats to compare the all-in price.
- ITA Airways — non-stop Fiumicino → Nice with full-service fares that include a cabin bag and often a checked bag. It did not appear among the hundred cheapest fares we priced, so compare it rather than assuming it is close to the low-cost pair on price.
- One-stop fares via Munich or Zurich (Lufthansa, SWISS) turned up at €177–€187 and take 4h 05m to 4h 25m — roughly four times the price and three times the time. On this route there is genuinely no case for connecting.
There’s no faster or cheaper way to make this trip than the nonstop — a connecting itinerary would double the journey for no saving. If price is the priority, watch the two low-cost carriers; if you want bags and flexibility included, ITA is usually the simplest.
When to book & how to save
- Book 3–8 weeks ahead for the best short-haul prices; last-minute summer fares to the Riviera can jump sharply.
- Travel in the shoulder months (April–May or September–October) for warm weather without the peak-summer premium.
- Travel light: on easyJet and Wizz the lowest fares are cabin-bag-only — a checked bag can cost as much as the ticket, so pack carry-on if you can.
- Fly midweek or early: Tuesday–Thursday and the first flight of the day are usually the cheapest slots.
- Compare the all-in total, not just the headline — ITA’s fare with a bag included can beat a low-cost fare once extras are added.
Arriving in Nice
Flights land at Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE), right on the coast about 7 km west of the city centre — one of the most conveniently located airports in Europe. Tram line T2 runs from the airport to the city centre and port in around 20–30 minutes for about €1.70, while a taxi to the Promenade des Anglais is roughly €35. The airport is also a handy gateway to Monaco, Cannes and Antibes by train or bus along the coast.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Rome to Nice?
The non-stop flight takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes. Add time for boarding and getting to the gate, but this is a genuine short hop — you’re across the Ligurian coast and on the Riviera in barely over an hour of flying.
Are there direct flights from Rome to Nice?
Yes. ITA Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air all fly non-stop from Rome Fiumicino to Nice Côte d’Azur. Because it’s such a short, well-served route, there’s no reason to take a connection, and our fares show it plainly: the non-stops ran €47–€74 in about 1h 20m, while the one-stop routings via Munich or Zurich cost €177–€187 and took over four hours.
How much does it cost to fly from Rome to Nice?
In the dates we could price, non-stop returns ran €47–€74, and 80 of the hundred cheapest were a flat €47. So the €45–€50 figure is not a sale price on this route — it is the normal one. The only fares above €100 we saw were one-stop routings via Munich or Zurich at €177–€187. July and August are the peak Riviera weeks. The cheapest one-way “light” fares can start near €30.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Rome to Nice?
January and November are usually the cheapest, and our sample agrees: non-stop returns in both months sat at the route floor of €47. July and August are the peak Riviera season, when fares are at their highest and seats fill early — though note our window opens on 18 August, so the late-August dates we could price were still €47 and say nothing about the early-August peak.
Which airlines fly from Rome to Nice?
Three carriers fly non-stop: ITA Airways (full-service), plus low-cost easyJet and Wizz Air, about 32 departures a week between them. On price the order in our sample was Wizz Air at a flat €47 return, easyJet at €73–€74, and ITA not present among the hundred cheapest at all. Ryanair does not currently operate this route non-stop, so those three are your direct options from Fiumicino.
Which airport do I fly into in Nice?
You arrive at Nice Côte d’Azur (NCE), the only airport serving the city and the second-busiest in France. It’s right on the seafront about 7 km from the centre, with tram line T2 running into town in 20–30 minutes.
How far in advance should I book Rome to Nice flights?
Aim for 3 to 8 weeks ahead. Short-haul fares on this route are cheapest with a bit of lead time and rise close to departure, especially in summer. If you’re travelling in July or August, book earlier still.
Is it cheaper to fly on weekdays?
Often, yes — midweek departures (Tuesday to Thursday) are usually a little cheaper than Friday–Sunday, and the earliest flight of the day frequently carries the lowest fare. Flexing your travel dates by a day or two can save €20–€50 on a return.
Fare guidance based on aifly.one deal tracking and current airline schedules; last reviewed July 2026. Indicative economy returns — always check the live fare before booking.
