San Francisco from Rochester, 13 – 18 Nov: £1,409 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Royal Pacific Motor Inn in Chinatown, rated 8 from 1,945 reviews
- $60 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at all three hotels we picked
The catch: It's one stop each way on United, 15h 38m of travel over both legs, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top.
Worth it if you want a city trip of food, hills and cool 60°F days; skip it if you need a nonstop or sunshine.
Worth it if one stop and a cool, gray November don't bother you. The whole trip is $1,869 for two: the flights at $902 plus the hotel at $967, taxes and fees included, for Nov 13–18, 2026, 5 nights. You fly United with one stop each way, not nonstop.
The total, before you go
£1,409 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £680 |
| Royal Pacific Motor Inn, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | £729 |
| The total, before you go | £1,409 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£45 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); 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
£340 per person, return
£680 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 1 stop · 15h 38m
Out Fri, Nov 13, 3:01 PM – Fri, Nov 13, 8:35 PM · back Wed, Nov 18, 6:35 AM – Wed, Nov 18, 4:39 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | £340 | 1 stop | 15h 38m |
| United | £340 | 1 stop | 15h 44m |
| United | £340 | 1 stop | 15h 52m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 12:27 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $451 per person, $902 for two on United, the fare is $60 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 12% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Add 5 nights at Royal Pacific Motor Inn for $967 and the trip comes to $1,869 for two, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked; prices can move. A checked bag and any resort fee aren't in that total. Mid-November isn't the city's warm stretch, which is September and October, so plan on highs of 58–62°F, lows near 51°F, mostly overcast skies, drizzle on Nov 14 and 18 and a clear day on Nov 15. That's jacket weather for cable cars, Chinatown dim sum and a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. With free cancellation at all three hotels, you can set the plan now and still change course.
The kind of trip this is
A city and food trip with a side of nature: dim sum and burritos, cable cars over the hills, redwoods at Muir Woods and bay views from the bridge. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk all day and eat well, at an easy pace with one big outing a day. Pack layers, since the days stay cool and often gray.
Weather in San Francisco, 13 – 18 Nov
Typical highs 58–62°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 |
| Wed 18 Nov | 58 °F | 51 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in San Francisco
Royal Pacific Motor Inn is the best value and the one in the total: $967 for the stay ($193 a night), a King Room in Chinatown rated 8 from 1,945 reviews, with dim sum steps away. Marriott Vacation Club, San Francisco is the top rated pick at 8.6 from 1,345 reviews, $2,269 for the stay ($454 a night), on Fisherman's Wharf, the area for the waterfront, Alcatraz ferries and Italian cafes in North Beach. FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill is the third option: $1,113 for the stay ($223 a night), a Queen Room in the Theater District rated 7.8 from 3,181 reviews, close to Union Square, where cable cars and shopping are at the door. All three are room only with free cancellation.
Royal Pacific Motor Inn
£729 for 5 nights, two guests · £145 a night
See roomsMarriott Vacation Club, San Francisco
£1,710 for 5 nights, two guests · £342 a night
See roomsFOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
£839 for 5 nights, two guests · £168 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 the clear day, Nov 15
- Take the ferry to Alcatraz from the waterfront near Fisherman's Wharf
- 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
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Tours and tickets in San Francisco
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Rochester | Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International (ROC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 15h 38m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,356 miles each way |
| Time difference | -3 hours |
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What 5 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £680 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (Royal Pacific Motor Inn) | £729 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | £1,432 |
| Total for two | £2,841 |
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: Rochester to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £340 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £340 (13 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 pay in US dollars
- San Francisco is 3 hours behind Rochester
- Flights leave Friday, Nov 13 at 3:01 PM and land at 8:35 PM; the return leaves Wednesday, Nov 18 at 6:35 AM
- Our budget adds $1,900 in spending money, $190 a day, for $3,769 for two overall
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $1,869 total
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you're fine with one stop each way and cool, mostly overcast days. The fare is $60 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and all three hotels have free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,869 for two: $902 for United flights ($451 per person) plus $967 for 5 nights at Royal Pacific Motor Inn, taxes and fees included as found. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money aren't in it.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so a passport isn't needed, and everything is in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Expect highs of 58–62°F and lows near 51°F. Normals for these dates show mostly overcast skies, drizzle on Nov 14 and Nov 18 and a clear day on Nov 15. Bring a warm layer and a rain jacket.
Is 5 nights enough?
Yes for the main sights. You land at 8:35 PM on Nov 13 and fly out at 6:35 AM on Nov 18, which leaves four full days for the bridge, Alcatraz, Muir Woods and the food.
How long are the flights?
There's one stop each way on United, 15h 38m of travel time over both legs combined. You leave Rochester at 3:01 PM and get back at 4:39 PM on Nov 18.
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