San Francisco from Los Angeles, 19 – 24 Nov: £730 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop LAX to SFO, out at 8:44 AM, landing 10:11 AM
- $96 per person, $27 below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill, rated 7.8
The catch: Expect cool, gray days with highs of 59–62°F and rain on Friday, Nov 20, and resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total.
Worth it if you want a walkable food-and-city trip in a sweater; skip it if you need sun and warm afternoons.
Worth it if you're fine with gray skies: $968 for two covers the flights at $191 plus 5 nights at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill at $777, taxes and fees included. You fly out Thursday, Nov 19 and back Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026, nonstop on F9 (Frontier) from LAX to SFO. Resort fees and a checked bag are not in that total.
The total, before you go
£730 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £144 |
| FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | £586 |
| The total, before you go | £730 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£20 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£72 per person, return
£144 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 2h 54m
Out Thu, Nov 19, 8:44 AM – Thu, Nov 19, 10:11 AM · back Tue, Nov 24, 9:20 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 10:47 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £72 | nonstop | 2h 54m |
| Alaska | £81 | nonstop | 2h 50m |
| Alaska | £81 | nonstop | 2h 52m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 11:51 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $96 per person, the nonstop fare is $27 below the typical fare on this route, a 22% gap from the $123 median of 37 earlier checks. That puts the whole trip at $968 for two with 5 nights at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill, taxes and fees included when we checked. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $96 to $109 per person, so this one sits at the low end of that range, though prices can move. Late November isn't the clear season; September and October are. Expect highs of 59–62°F, lows near 48°F and mostly overcast days, with rain showing for Friday, Nov 20 in the typical weather for these dates. On a trip built around cable cars, dim sum, Alcatraz and long walks, the cool weather matters less than the price.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food trip for two at an easy pace. Ride cable cars in the morning, have dim sum or burritos for lunch and walk the Golden Gate Bridge when the clouds lift. Five nights leaves room for a slow day at Muir Woods and an evening by the bay. It suits couples and friends who'd rather walk hills in a sweater than lie by a pool.
Weather in San Francisco, 19 – 24 Nov
Typical highs 59–62°F, lows near 48°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 19 Nov | 59 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 20 Nov | 61 °F | 49 °F | Rain |
| Sat 21 Nov | 62 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 22 Nov | 61 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 23 Nov | 59 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Tue 24 Nov | 61 °F | 47 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in San Francisco
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill is our pick and the hotel in the total. It's $777 for 5 nights ($155 a night) in a Queen Room, rated 7.8 from 3,183 reviews, with free cancellation. It's listed in the Theater District. For the top review score, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA rates 8.6 from 2,214 reviews and charges $1,671 for the stay ($334 a night) for a King Room in a 4-star hotel. The Pickwick Hotel San Francisco is a 3-star hotel with a Superior King Room at $1,033 ($207 a night), rated 7.4 from 2,167 reviews. Both of those are listed in Union Square, which puts cable cars and shopping at the door. All three are room only with free cancellation. If you want grand historic hotels with bay views, look at Nob Hill.
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
£586 for 5 nights, two guests · £117 a night
See roomsHyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA
£1,260 for 5 nights, two guests · £252 a night
See roomsThe Pickwick Hotel San Francisco
£779 for 5 nights, two guests · £156 a night
See roomsAll hotels in San Francisco for these dates
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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, ideally on a day other than Friday, Nov 20
- Take the ferry to Alcatraz from the Fisherman's Wharf / North Beach 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 on a slower day
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Tours and tickets in San Francisco
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA), Ontario International (ONT), Long Beach (LGB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 2h 54m nonstop |
| Distance | 347 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 5 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £145 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill) | £586 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | £1,432 |
| Total for two | £2,163 |
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: Los Angeles to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £72 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £59 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £93 |
| Price checks | 37 |
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 in US dollars with no time difference
- Flights leave Thursday, Nov 19 at 8:44 AM; the return leaves Tuesday, Nov 24 at 9:20 PM and lands at 10:47 PM
- The $968 total covers flights and hotel with taxes and fees; resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation
- The Bay Area also has Oakland International (OAK) and San José Mineta International (SJC)
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you want a city and food trip and don't mind cool, gray days. The nonstop fare is $96 per person, 22% below the typical $123, and the hotel has free cancellation. Skip it if you want sun, because highs run 59–62°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $968 for two: $191 for the round-trip flights and $777 for 5 nights at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill, taxes and fees included when we checked. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra. Prices can change before you book.
What is the weather like?
Typical weather for these dates shows highs of 59–62°F and lows near 48°F. Most days are overcast, with rain on Friday, Nov 20. Pack layers and a rain jacket.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip priced in US dollars, and San Francisco is on the same time as Los Angeles.
Is 5 nights enough?
Yes, for the main list: the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, Alcatraz, cable cars, Chinatown and the Mission, plus a day at Muir Woods. It also leaves a spare day if Friday, Nov 20 turns out wet.
Are there other flight times?
We also found nonstops on AS (Alaska) at $107 per person, or $214 for two, leaving at 12:14 PM or 3:58 PM on Nov 19. That's $23 more for two than the 8:44 AM F9 flight.
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