San Francisco from Richmond, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,878 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Breeze nonstop from Richmond, 6h 26m, landing at 11:51 AM
- $389 per person, $205 below the highest fare we saw
- Royal Pacific Motor Inn: 8 from 1,943 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: Expect cool, gray days with highs of 58–62°F, two drizzly days and one rain day, and a checked bag runs about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want a week of walking and eating your way around the city in a jacket; skip it if you're after sun and warm afternoons.
Worth it if a cool, gray week doesn't bother you: $2,492 for two, all in, covers Breeze flights at $778, the Royal Pacific Motor Inn at $1,490 and $224 in property fees, with taxes included. That's 7 nights, Nov 14–21, 2026, on a nonstop from Richmond. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra.
The total, before you go
£1,878 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £586 |
| Royal Pacific Motor Inn, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,123 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £169 |
| The total, before you go | £1,878 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£155 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, £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
£293 per person, return
£586 for two, taxes and fees included · Breeze · nonstop · 6h 26m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:25 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 11:51 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze | £293 | nonstop | 6h 26m |
| Breeze | £350 | 2 stops | 20h 47m |
| Southwest | £357 | 2 stops | 11h 20m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 02:08 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $389 per person, the Breeze nonstop is $205 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 35% gap across the 12 fares we found. For two that's $778 in flights. The whole week comes to $2,492 with the Royal Pacific Motor Inn and its $224 in property fees, taxes and fees included, as of when we checked. Prices change, so that number could move. Mid-November comes after the warm, clear stretch of September and October. Typical highs run 58–62°F with lows near 50°F, and the seasonal averages show drizzle on two days and rain on Friday, Nov 20. That's weather for dim sum, cable cars and bay views, not for lounging outside. Seven nights gives you time for Alcatraz, Muir Woods and an easy walk across the Golden Gate Bridge.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food week with a side of nature: hills, bay views, dim sum in Chinatown, burritos in the Mission and a day in the redwoods. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk all day and don't mind a jacket. The pace is easy, with 7 nights to spread out the big sights and still leave room for slow mornings.
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
Our pick is the Royal Pacific Motor Inn in Chinatown: $1,490 for the 7 nights ($213 a night) plus $224 in fees paid at the property, with an 8 from 1,943 reviews and free cancellation. It's the best value, and dim sum is right outside. The top-rated option is Hotel Majestic, which scores 8.4 from 2,121 reviews and includes breakfast, at $2,680 for the stay ($383 a night) plus $380 in property fees. The budget option, Motel 6 San Francisco, CA Civic Center in the Tenderloin, is $905 ($129 a night) plus $136 in fees, but its 5.1 from 247 reviews is worth a heads-up. If you'd rather pick by area, Union Square puts cable cars and shopping at your door, and Nob Hill has grand historic hotels with bay views.
Royal Pacific Motor Inn
£1,123 for 7 nights, two guests · £161 a night
See roomsHotel Majestic
£2,020 for 7 nights, two guests · £289 a night
See roomsMotel 6 San Francisco, CA Civic Center
£682 for 7 nights, two guests · £97 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 on a clear morning
- 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, then burritos in the Mission
- See the redwoods at Muir Woods on a day trip
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Tours and tickets in San Francisco
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Richmond | Richmond International (RIC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 6h 26m nonstop |
| Distance | 2,436 miles each way |
| Time difference | -3 hours |
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What 7 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £586 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Royal Pacific Motor Inn) | £1,123 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £2,005 |
| Total for two | £3,715 |
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: Richmond to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £293 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £266 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
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, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- San Francisco is 3 hours behind Richmond; the nonstop covers 2,436 miles in 6h 26m.
- All three hotels we checked offer free cancellation.
- The total includes the $224 in property fees at the Royal Pacific Motor Inn but not checked bags.
- We didn't get return flight times, so check them before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For a city-and-food week, yes. You get a 6h 26m nonstop at $389 per person and a hotel rated 8 with free cancellation. The weather is the catch: highs of 58–62°F, with drizzle on two days and rain on one.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,492 for two, all in: $778 in flights, $1,490 for 7 nights at the Royal Pacific Motor Inn and $224 in property fees, taxes included. A checked bag is about $160 for two, and spending money is extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Richmond to San Francisco, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like Nov 14–21?
Cool and mostly overcast. Seasonal averages put highs at 58–62°F and lows near 50°F, with drizzle on Nov 14 and Nov 18, rain on Nov 20 and a clear day on Nov 15. Pack layers and a rain jacket.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for the main sights at an easy pace. That's enough time for Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, Muir Woods, Chinatown and the Mission, with a spare day or two for whatever weather you get.
Are there other flights?
We found Southwest at $473 per person with 2 stops, taking 11h 20m, and another 2-stop option at $464 per person. The Breeze nonstop at $389 is quicker and costs less.
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