San Francisco from Reno, 13 – 17 Nov: £793 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on United, 1h 28m, landing at SFO at 7:28 AM
- $117 per person, $497 below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at FOUND Hotel Carlton, rated 7.8 from 3,184 reviews
The catch: A checked bag runs about $160 for two and isn't in the total, and expect mostly overcast highs of 60–62°F with drizzle on Nov 14.
Worth it if you want a cool-weather city getaway of food, cable cars and bay walks; skip it if you're after sun and warm afternoons.
Worth it: the trip comes to $1,052 for two, all in, for 4 nights, Nov 13–17, 2026. That's the nonstop United flights at $234 for two, plus FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill at $711 and $107 in fees paid at the hotel, taxes included. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£793 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £176 |
| FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | £536 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £81 |
| The total, before you go | £793 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£375 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); 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
£88 per person, return
£176 for two, taxes and fees included · United · nonstop · 1h 28m
Out Fri, Nov 13, 6:00 AM – Fri, Nov 13, 7:28 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | £88 | nonstop | 1h 28m |
| Frontier | £93 | 1 stop | 4h 17m |
| United | £88 | nonstop | 1h 28m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 17:01 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
Start with the fare: $117 per person round trip on United, nonstop. That's $497 below the typical fare on this route, which is $614 per person, so you'd pay 81% less. It's also the lowest fare in 30 days. Across 12 offers, fares ran from $117 to $246 per person. Add 4 nights at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill and the whole trip is $1,052 for two, all in, before a checked bag or spending money. Mid-November in San Francisco usually means highs of 60–62°F and lows near 51°F. The seasonal averages show mostly overcast days with one clear day, so pack a layer. It works well for a long weekend of walking the hills, eating well and taking the ferry out on the bay. These are the prices we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A food-and-city getaway for two: cable cars, dim sum in Chinatown, burritos in the Mission and bay views from the hills. You set the pace, with easy walking days and one bigger outing to Alcatraz or Muir Woods. It suits couples and friends who like wandering a city in cool weather, eating well and packing a jacket instead of sunscreen.
Weather in San Francisco, 13 – 17 Nov
Typical highs 60–62°F, lows near 51°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 Nov | 62 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| 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 |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in San Francisco
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill is the best-value pick and the one in the total. It's $711 for 4 nights ($178 a night) plus $107 paid at the property, rated 7.8 from 3,184 reviews, and sits in the Theater District. Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway newly renovated with No Resort Fee is the top-rated option at 8.4 from 4,155 reviews. It's $1,339 for the stay ($335 a night) plus $201 paid at the property, in Nob Hill, an area known for grand historic hotels with bay views. Comfort Inn By the Bay is the only one of the three with breakfast included. It's $1,018 ($255 a night) plus $153 at the property, rated 7.7 from 1,717 reviews, in the Marina District. Marina / Cow Hollow is the area near the Golden Gate and Crissy Field. All three list free cancellation.
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
£536 for 4 nights, two guests · £134 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway newly renovated with No Resort Fee
£1,009 for 4 nights, two guests · £253 a night
See roomsComfort Inn By the Bay
£767 for 4 nights, two guests · £192 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
- Take the ferry to Alcatraz from the Fisherman's Wharf waterfront
- Ride a cable car over Nob Hill
- Eat dim sum in Chinatown, then burritos in the Mission
- See the redwoods at Muir Woods
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Tours and tickets in San Francisco
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Reno | Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 1h 28m nonstop |
| Distance | 186 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 4 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £176 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill) | £536 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | £1,146 |
| Total for two | £1,858 |
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: Reno to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £88 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £88 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £463 |
| Price checks | 13 |
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, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference.
- The nonstop flies 186 miles in 1h 28m, from Reno-Tahoe International to San Francisco International.
- The $1,052 total includes taxes and the $107 hotel fee. A checked bag, about $160 for two, is extra.
- All three hotels list free cancellation. FOUND Hotel Carlton is room only, and Comfort Inn By the Bay includes breakfast.
- Seasonal averages for the dates: highs 60–62°F, lows near 51°F, with drizzle on Nov 14.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for most readers. The nonstop is $117 per person, $497 below the typical fare on this route, and the hotel in the total has free cancellation. The trade-off is cool, mostly overcast November weather.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,052, all in: $234 for two on the United nonstop, $711 for 4 nights at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill and $107 in fees paid at the hotel. A checked bag (about $160 for two) is extra. With our $1,520 spending budget for two, the trip comes to $2,465.
What time is the flight?
The United nonstop leaves Reno at 6:00 AM on Friday, Nov 13 and lands at SFO at 7:28 AM. Another United nonstop at 8:00 AM, landing at 9:28 AM, was the same $117 per person.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 60–62°F, with lows near 51°F. The seasonal averages show overcast skies on most days, drizzle on Nov 14 and a clear day on Nov 15.
Is 4 nights enough?
Four nights covers the essentials: a day for the Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito, one for Alcatraz and Pier 39, one for Muir Woods, with evenings free for dim sum and Mission burritos.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight within the US, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from Reno.
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