San Francisco from Portland, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,389 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- United nonstop from PDX, 1h 55m, $124 per person round trip
- The $124 fare is $280 below the typical fare on this route
- Chelsea Inn in the Marina District: 8.2 from 1,885 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: Expect highs of 58–62°F, with drizzle on Nov 14 and 18 and rain on Nov 20, and a checked bag adds about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want a walkable food-and-city week in a light jacket; skip it if you're after sun and warm afternoons.
Worth it if you're fine with cool, damp November days: $1,843 for two, which is the flights at $248 plus 7 nights at Chelsea Inn at $1,595, taxes and fees included, before a checked bag or spending money. You'd fly out Saturday, Nov 14, and come home Saturday, Nov 21, 2026. United flies it nonstop in 1h 55m, leaving Portland at 9:00 AM.
The total, before you go
£1,389 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £187 |
| Chelsea Inn, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,202 |
| The total, before you go | £1,389 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£211 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on United, £121 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
£93 per person, return
£187 for two, taxes and fees included · United · nonstop · 1h 55m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 10:55 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | £93 | nonstop | 1h 55m |
| Alaska | £93 | nonstop | 1h 52m |
| Alaska | £93 | nonstop | 1h 54m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 19:36 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is the reason: $124 per person round trip, $280 below the typical fare on this route. That's 69% under $404, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $124 to $198. Three nonstops share the low price, United at 9:00 AM and Alaska at 11:54 AM and 2:50 PM, and each one takes 1h 52m to 1h 55m. Add 7 nights at Chelsea Inn and it's $1,843 for two, taxes and fees included, as we found it. Prices move, so we can't promise it'll hold. November isn't the warm stretch, since September and October are clearer, so plan on highs of 58–62°F, lows near 50°F and some gray days. It's a good week for long meals, hill walks and the ferry to Alcatraz.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food week at an easy pace: cable cars, dim sum, taquerias and bay views, with Muir Woods and Sausalito for days out. It suits a couple or two friends who like walking hills and eating well and don't need beach weather. Seven nights leaves room for slow mornings and a rainy-day plan, so nothing feels rushed.
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 value pick at $1,595 for 7 nights ($228 a night) for a Standard Double Room, rated 8.2 from 1,885 reviews. It's in the Marina District, and the Marina / Cow Hollow area is good for the Golden Gate and Crissy Field. The Jay, Autograph Collection is the top rated at 8.5 from 145 reviews. It has an Executive King Room with Bay View in the Financial District for $6,447 for the stay ($921 a night). Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway newly renovated with No Resort Fee scores 8.4 from 4,154 reviews and costs $3,513 for the stay ($502 a night). It's in Nob Hill, an area of grand historic hotels with bay views. All three are room only with free cancellation.
Chelsea Inn
£1,202 for 7 nights, two guests · £172 a night
See roomsThe Jay, Autograph Collection
£4,860 for 7 nights, two guests · £694 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway newly renovated with No Resort Fee
£2,648 for 7 nights, two guests · £378 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, starting near Chelsea Inn
- Take the ferry to Alcatraz from the Fisherman's Wharf / North Beach waterfront
- Ride a cable car over Nob Hill
- Eat dim sum in Chinatown, then burritos in the Mission
- See the redwoods at Muir Woods on one of the drier days
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Tours and tickets in San Francisco
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Portland | Portland International (PDX) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 1h 55m nonstop |
| Distance | 535 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 7 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £187 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Chelsea Inn) | £1,202 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £2,005 |
| Total for two | £3,394 |
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: Portland to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £93 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £93 (14 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £305 |
| Price checks | 9 |
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. You'll pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference from Portland.
- The flight is 1h 55m and 535 miles into SFO. Oakland (OAK) and San José (SJC) also serve the area.
- The $1,843 total covers round-trip flights and the room. A checked bag (about $160 for two), any resort fee and spending money aren't in it.
- We budget $190 per person a day for spending, which is $2,660 for two over the week and $4,503 all told.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if cool, gray days don't bother you. The $124 fare is 69% under the typical $404 on this route, the flight is a 1h 55m nonstop, and Chelsea Inn rates 8.2 with free cancellation. If you want warm sun, September and October are the clearer months.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,843, taxes and fees included: $248 for round-trip flights for two plus $1,595 for 7 nights at Chelsea Inn. A checked bag runs about $160 for two and isn't included, and neither is spending money. We budget $2,660 for two for the week.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 58–62°F with lows near 50°F. The normals show drizzle on Nov 14 and Nov 18, rain on Nov 20, one clear day on Nov 15 and overcast skies the rest of the time. Pack a rain jacket and layers.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from PDX to SFO, you'll pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
What are the flight times?
United leaves Portland at 9:00 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at 10:55 AM. Alaska has nonstops at 11:54 AM and 2:50 PM for the same $124 per person. Return times weren't shown when we checked.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for the city plus day trips. The bridge walk to Sausalito, Alcatraz, Muir Woods, Chinatown and the Mission all fit, and you'll still have room for a slow day when it rains.
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