San Francisco from Jacksonville, 14 – 21 Nov: £2,094 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $478 per person, $21 under the $499 typical fare
- Chelsea Inn rated 8.2 from 1,883 reviews, free cancellation
- Marina District base near the Golden Gate and Crissy Field
The catch: The $478 fare has 2 stops and takes 35h 45m on the way out, landing at 11:17 AM the next day.
Worth it if you'd trade one long travel day for a week of city walks and food; skip it if you need a short, easy flight.
Worth it if you don't mind a long trip out. The total for two is $2,774, taxes and fees included: $955 for the flights, $1,595 for 7 nights at Chelsea Inn and $224 in fees paid at the hotel. You'd go Nov 14–21, 2026 on F9 with 2 stops, so it isn't nonstop, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
£2,094 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £721 |
| Chelsea Inn, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,204 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £169 |
| The total, before you go | £2,094 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£361 per person, return
£721 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 2 stops · 35h 45m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:16 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 11:17 AM · back Sat, Nov 21, 9:23 PM – Sun, Nov 22, 5:07 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £361 | 2 stops | 35h 45m |
| United | £362 | 1 stop | 9h 24m |
| JetBlue | £362 | 1 stop | 10h 12m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 15:41 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $478 per person, this fare is $21 below $499, the median of our earlier checks on this route. That's 4% under, and it has the Lowest in 30 days badge. For two, the flights are $955. Add 7 nights at Chelsea Inn and the trip comes to $2,774, all in. A checked bag ($240 for two) and spending money are extra. In mid-November, San Francisco usually has highs of 58–62°F and lows near 50°F. Expect overcast days, some drizzle, and rain in the normals for Nov 20, so bring layers and a rain jacket. It isn't the clear September and October window, but a week is enough to cross the Golden Gate, ride the cable cars and eat your way from Chinatown to the Mission. If the 35h 45m trip out puts you off, United lists a one-stop flight at $960 for two that takes 9h 24m.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city week built around food, views and walking: hills, bay ferries, dim sum and burritos, plus a day out to the redwoods at Muir Woods. It suits a couple or two friends who like to wander, dress in layers and eat well. Go at an easy pace, with one or two big outings a day. Expect cool, gray November days more than sun.
Weather in San Francisco, 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 58–62°F, lows near 50°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 62 °F | 51 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 15 Nov | 61 °F | 51 °F | Clear |
| Mon 16 Nov | 61 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
| Tue 17 Nov | 60 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 58 °F | 51 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu 19 Nov | 59 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 20 Nov | 61 °F | 49 °F | Rain |
| Sat 21 Nov | 62 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in San Francisco
We picked Chelsea Inn in the Marina District. It's $1,595 for the 7 nights ($228 a night) and rated 8.2 from 1,883 reviews, with free cancellation. It also has $224 in fees paid at the hotel, and our total already counts them. Marina / Cow Hollow puts you near boutique inns, the Golden Gate and Crissy Field. The top-rated option is Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway newly renovated with No Resort Fee in Nob Hill: 8.4 from 4,153 reviews at $3,484 for the stay ($498 a night), plus $524 in fees paid at the hotel. The budget option is EMBASSY HOTEL at $837 for the stay ($120 a night), but think twice: it's rated 5.9 from 727 reviews and sits in the Tenderloin. All three are room only.
Chelsea Inn
£1,204 for 7 nights, two guests · £172 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway newly renovated with No Resort Fee
£2,630 for 7 nights, two guests · £376 a night
See roomsEMBASSY HOTEL
£632 for 7 nights, two guests · £91 a night
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Where in San Francisco
- Union Square: Central hotels with cable cars and shopping at the door.
- Fisherman's Wharf / North Beach: Waterfront, Alcatraz ferries and Italian cafes.
- Nob Hill: Grand historic hotels with bay views.
- The Mission: Murals, taquerias and the sunniest weather in town.
- Marina / Cow Hollow: Boutique inns near the Golden Gate and Crissy Field.
What to do in San Francisco
- Walk or bike across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, starting near Crissy Field
- Take the ferry to Alcatraz from the Fisherman's Wharf waterfront
- Ride a cable car over Nob Hill for the bay views
- Eat dim sum in Chinatown one day and burritos in the Mission the next
- See the redwoods at Muir Woods, ideally on the clearer days
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Tours and tickets in San Francisco
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Jacksonville | Jacksonville International (JAX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 35h 45m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 2,370 miles each way |
| Time difference | -3 hours |
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What 7 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £722 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Chelsea Inn) | £1,204 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £2,008 |
| Total for two | £3,934 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a luxury destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Jacksonville to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £361 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £361 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £377 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Francisco.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- San Francisco is 3 hours behind Jacksonville.
- Out: leaves JAX at 7:16 PM Saturday, Nov 14, and lands at SFO at 11:17 AM Sunday, Nov 15. Back: leaves at 9:23 PM Nov 21 and lands at 5:07 PM Nov 22.
- Prices are all in as we found them on Oct 15, 2026, and they can change. A checked bag is $240 for two and isn't included.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only, so breakfast isn't included.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a long trip out doesn't bother you. The $478 fare is $21 under the $499 typical fare, and Chelsea Inn is rated 8.2 with free cancellation. The catch is 2 stops and 35h 45m on the way out.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,774, all in: $955 for the flights, $1,595 for 7 nights at Chelsea Inn and $224 in fees paid at the hotel. A checked bag ($240 for two) and spending money are extra.
Is there a shorter flight?
We also found United with 1 stop at $960 for two. It leaves at 9:20 AM and lands at 3:44 PM, for 9h 24m. JetBlue has 1 stop at $960 for two, taking 10h 12m.
What is the weather like?
In mid-November, highs usually run 58–62°F with lows near 50°F. Expect mostly overcast days with some drizzle, and the normals show rain on Nov 20. Bring layers and a rain jacket.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Jacksonville, and everything is priced in US dollars.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for the main sights: the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, cable cars, Chinatown, the Mission, Muir Woods and Pier 39. You'll lose most of Nov 14 to the trip out, though, since you land at 11:17 AM on Nov 15.
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