San Francisco from Phoenix, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,529 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Non-stop on United, 2h 12m, leaving 8:00 AM, landing 9:12 AM
- $103 per person, $89 below the highest fare we saw
- Chelsea Inn in the Marina, 8.2 from 1,883 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: Expect highs of 58–62°F with drizzle or rain on some days, and hold luggage costs about $160 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a walkable city week of food, bridges and bay views; skip it if you need warm sunshine.
Worth it if cool, grey days don't bother you: $2,025 for two covers non-stop United flights at $206, 7 nights at Chelsea Inn at $1,595 and $224 in hotel fees, with taxes and fees included. You fly out Saturday, Nov 14 and come back Saturday, Nov 21, 2026. Hold luggage and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,529 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £156 |
| Chelsea Inn, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,204 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £169 |
| The total, before you go | £1,529 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£67 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on United, £121 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
£78 per person, return
£156 for two, taxes and fees included · United · nonstop · 2h 12m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 9:12 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | £78 | nonstop | 2h 12m |
| Frontier | £84 | 1 stop | 9h 6m |
| United | £78 | nonstop | 2h 7m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 17:32 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $103 per person return, non-stop on United. That's $89 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 46% gap across the 12 offers we checked. For two, the whole trip comes to $2,025: $206 in flights, $1,595 for 7 nights at Chelsea Inn and the $224 the hotel charges in fees, taxes included. Hold luggage (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't included. Mid-November comes after the warm, clear September and October stretch. Typical highs are 58–62°F with lows near 50°F, so pack layers and a raincoat. In return you get a full week in a compact city, with time for Alcatraz, Muir Woods, a bike ride to Sausalito and long meals in Chinatown and the Mission, with no rushing.
The kind of trip this is
A city-and-food week at an easy pace, with nature close by. It suits a couple or two friends who like walking up hills, riding cable cars, eating well and taking day trips to the redwoods or across the bay. Seven nights means you don't have to rush through a checklist: one big sight a day, long lunches, and time to spend a grey afternoon in a cafe.
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
Chelsea Inn is our pick and the one in the total: $1,595 for 7 nights, $228 a night, in the Marina District. It's rated 8.2 from 1,883 reviews, has free cancellation and adds $224 in fees at the property, which our total already counts. Marina / Cow Hollow puts you in boutique-inn territory near the Golden Gate and Crissy Field. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco is the top-rated option at 8.5 from 404 reviews. It's in the Financial District at $7,408 for the stay, $1,058 a night, plus $1,117 in property fees. Casa Loma Hotel is the budget option at $784 for the stay, $112 a night, rated 7.1 from 556 reviews, plus $110 in fees. All three are room only with free cancellation.
Chelsea Inn
£1,204 for 7 nights, two guests · £172 a night
See roomsPalace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
£5,592 for 7 nights, two guests · £799 a night
See roomsCasa Loma Hotel
£592 for 7 nights, two guests · £85 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 cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, a short ride from the Marina
- 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 on a day trip
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Also worth it
- Walk or bike across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito
Tours and tickets in San Francisco
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Phoenix | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 2h 12m nonstop |
| Distance | 653 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
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What 7 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £156 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Chelsea Inn) | £1,204 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £2,008 |
| Total for two | £3,368 |
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: Phoenix to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £78 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £78 (16 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
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 pay in US dollars.
- San Francisco is 1 hour behind Phoenix, and the 653-mile non-stop flight takes 2h 12m.
- The total includes taxes and fees but not hold luggage (about $160 for two) or spending money.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only, so breakfast isn't included.
- Prices are all-in as we found them when we checked, and they can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if cool, grey weather doesn't bother you. The non-stop flight is 2h 12m, the fare is $89 below the highest we saw for these dates, and Chelsea Inn is rated 8.2 with free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,025, all in: $206 for two return fares, $1,595 for 7 nights at Chelsea Inn and $224 in hotel fees. Hold luggage, about $160 for two, isn't included. Add spending money at $190 per person a day and the full budget comes to $4,461.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 58–62°F with lows near 50°F. The normals for these dates show drizzle on Nov 14 and Nov 18, rain on Nov 20 and mostly overcast days in between, with one clear day on Nov 15.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Phoenix to San Francisco, so standard ID works, and you'll pay in US dollars.
Which flight is it?
A United non-stop flight that leaves Phoenix at 8:00 AM and lands at San Francisco International at 9:12 AM on Saturday, Nov 14. An earlier United non-stop leaves at 6:10 AM for the same $103 per person.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for a relaxed pace. Seven nights gives you time for Alcatraz, a Golden Gate Bridge ride to Sausalito, Muir Woods and the food in Chinatown and the Mission, with spare days for the drizzly ones.
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