San Francisco, United States: trips from £59
San Francisco packs the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and a pioneering food scene into a compact city of hills and bay views.
Trips to San Francisco from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
Just found · from Los AngelesLowest in 30 days
San Francisco
27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- Nonstop on Frontier, 1h 36m
- £28 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
£549 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £118 + hotel £431, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 1h 36m
The catch: The best-value hotel is rated 7.6; a better one costs more.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from Los Angeles21% below typicalWorth it, if
San Francisco
19 – 24 Nov 2026 · 5 nights
- Nonstop LAX to SFO, out at 8:44 AM, landing 10:11 AM
- $96 per person, $27 below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill, rated 7.8
£730 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £144 + hotel £586, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 2h 54m
The catch: Expect cool, gray days with highs of 59–62°F and rain on Friday, Nov 20, and resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total.
Worth it if you want a walkable food-and-city trip in a sweater; skip it if you need sun and warm afternoons.
Just found · from Los Angeles
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Nonstop on Frontier, 1h 29m
- £8 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Chelsea Inn, rated 8.2 by 1,884 guests
£1,384 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £161 + hotel £1,223, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 1h 29m
The catch: Hold luggage, seat selection and any resort fee are extra: they are not in the total.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from RenoLowest in 30 days
San Francisco
13 – 17 Nov 2026 · 4 nights
- 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
£793 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £176 + hotel £536 + resort fee £81, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United · nonstop · 1h 28m
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.
Just found · from PortlandLowest in 30 days
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Nonstop on United, 1h 55m
- £211 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
£1,389 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £187 + hotel £1,202, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United · nonstop · 1h 55m
The catch: Hold luggage, seat selection and any resort fee are extra: they are not in the total.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from Dallas-Fort WorthLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Francisco
27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- £28 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Free cancellation at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
£704 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £274 + hotel £430, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 19h 3m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 19h 3m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
A week away · from SeattleLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $182 per person, $222 below the typical fare on this route
- Chelsea Inn near the Marina: 8.2 from 1,885 reviews, free cancellation
- A full week for the Golden Gate, Alcatraz and cable cars
£1,497 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £274 + hotel £1,223, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · with a stop · 5h 5m
The catch: The Southwest fare has one stop and takes 5h 5m, November usually brings drizzle and a rain day, and resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total.
Worth it if a stop and cool, gray November days don't bother you; skip it if you'd rather pay $424 for two for the 2h 14m Alaska nonstop.
Just found · from Dallas-Fort Worth
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Nonstop on Frontier, 4h 14m
- £12 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
£1,664 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £305 + hotel £1,360, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 4h 14m
The catch: The best-value hotel is rated 7.8; a better one costs more.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from San AntonioWorth it, if
San Francisco
13 – 17 Nov 2026 · 4 nights
- $209 per person, $170 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill, rated 7.8 from 3,184 reviews
- Highs of 60–62°F, good weather for walking the Golden Gate Bridge
£932 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £315 + hotel £536 + resort fee £81, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 11h 50m
The catch: The $209 fare is a Frontier red-eye with one stop, 11h 50m in total, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you can sleep on a red-eye and want the city on foot; skip it if you'd rather pay $758 for two for United's 4h 2m nonstop.
Just found · from San Diego
San Francisco
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on Frontier, 3h 43m
- Free cancellation at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
- Highs 70–81°F, little rain expected
£543 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £326 + hotel £217, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · nonstop · 3h 43m
The catch: Heads-up for these dates: Warmest, clearest weather of the year, with Fleet Week in October.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from MinneapolisWorth it, if
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- £106 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at La Luna Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
- Typical highs 58–62°F, lows near 50°F this time of year
£1,676 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £365 + hotel £1,312, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 6h 17m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 6h 17m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from BoiseLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Nonstop on United, 2h 8m, leaving Boise at 8:15 AM
- $286 per person, $17 below the typical fare on this route
- Chelsea Inn near the Marina: 8.2 from 1,885 reviews, free cancellation
£1,723 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £431 + hotel £1,123 + resort fee £169, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · nonstop · 2h 8m
The catch: Typical highs are only 58–62°F, with drizzle on Nov 14 and 18 and rain on Nov 20, and checked bags add about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want a walkable week of food and views in a light jacket; skip it if you need sunshine.
Just found · from TampaWorth it, if
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Frontier at $282 per person, $147 below the highest fare we saw
- La Luna Inn in the Marina: 7.5 from 1,216 reviews
- Free cancellation at all three hotels we picked
£1,835 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £464 + hotel £1,202 + resort fee £169, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 9h 15m
The catch: One stop stretches the outbound to 9h 15m, and a checked bag, about $240 for two, isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a walkable food-and-views city week in a jacket; skip it if you need sun or a nonstop.
Just found · from CharlestonWorth it, if
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- £38 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Free cancellation at Comfort Inn By the Bay
- Typical highs 58–62°F, lows near 50°F this time of year
£2,163 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £519 + hotel £1,645, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · with a stop · 8h 31m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 8h 31m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
A week away · from BaltimoreWorth it, if
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Chelsea Inn scores 8.2 from 1,885 reviews and has free cancellation
- $82 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Highs of 58–62°F, good for the Golden Gate Bridge walk
£1,917 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £546 + hotel £1,202 + resort fee £169, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 13h 26m
The catch: The Frontier flight has one stop and takes 13h 26m on the way out, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if a one-stop flight and some November drizzle don't bother you; skip it if you want a nonstop or warm, clear days.
Just found · from CincinnatiWorth it, if
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- £82 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Royal Pacific Motor Inn, rated 8 by 1,945 guests
- Free cancellation at Royal Pacific Motor Inn
£1,668 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £545 + hotel £1,123, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £151
G4 + F9 · with a stop · 30h 41m
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 30h 41m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from BostonWorth it, if
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Chelsea Inn, rated 8.2 by 1,885 guests
- Free cancellation at Chelsea Inn
- Typical highs 58–62°F, lows near 50°F this time of year
£1,927 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £556 + hotel £1,202 + resort fee £169, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Alaska · with a stop · 18h 14m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 18h 14m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from AlbanyWorth it, if
San Francisco
5 – 10 Nov 2026 · 5 nights
- £53 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
- Typical highs 63–64°F, lows near 52°F this time of year
£1,027 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £568 + hotel £459, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United · with a stop · 8h 50m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 8h 50m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from MemphisWorth it, if
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $382 per person, $110 below the highest fare we saw
- Chelsea Inn in the Marina District, rated 8.2 from 1,885 reviews
- Free cancellation and a walk toward the Golden Gate and Crissy Field
£1,947 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £576 + hotel £1,202 + resort fee £169, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by Mesa Airlines DBA United Express · with a stop · 13h 46m
The catch: The lowest fare has two stops and takes 13h 46m on the way out, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want a week of city walks, food and bay views; skip it if a 13h 46m travel day with two stops is too much.
A week away · from RichmondWorth it, if
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- 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
£1,878 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £586 + hotel £1,123 + resort fee £169, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
Breeze · nonstop · 6h 26m
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.
Just found · from Portland25% below typicalWorth it, if
San Francisco
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £106 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 63–84°F, little rain expected
- No passport needed
£305 per person · round trip · taxes & fees
Frontier · with a stop · 19h 48m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 19h 48m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from HartfordWorth it, if
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Southwest leaves at 3:50 PM and lands at 9:20 PM
- $407 per person, $118 below the highest fare we saw
- La Luna Inn: 7.5 from 1,217 reviews, free cancellation
£1,910 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £618 + hotel £1,123 + resort fee £169, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · with a stop · 8h 30m
The catch: The flight has one stop and takes 8h 30m, and November means highs of 58–62°F, with drizzle or rain on three days.
Worth it if you want a week of food and city walks in a jacket; skip it if you need sun or a nonstop.
Just found · from Washington, DCWorth it, if
San Francisco
27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- Kensington Park Hotel, rated 8.2 by 2,845 guests
- Free cancellation at Kensington Park Hotel
- Typical highs 57–59°F, lows near 46°F this time of year
£1,196 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £630 + hotel £566, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 14h 40m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 14h 40m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
A week away · from New YorkWorth it, if
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Chelsea Inn, rated 8.2 by 1,885 guests
- Free cancellation at Chelsea Inn
- Typical highs 58–62°F, lows near 50°F this time of year
£1,846 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £644 + hotel £1,202, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United. Operated by Mesa Airlines DBA United Express · with a stop · 8h 22m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 8h 22m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from Fort MyersLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Southwest round trip at $450 per person, $29 below typical
- Royal Pacific Motor Inn in Chinatown, rated 8 from 1,943 reviews
- Free cancellation at all three hotels we checked
£1,970 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £678 + hotel £1,123 + resort fee £169, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Southwest · with a stop · 13h 35m
The catch: There's no nonstop: the 10:45 AM Southwest flight stops once and takes 13h 35m, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you want a week of food, hills and cool city walks; skip it if a 13h 35m travel day with a stop is a dealbreaker.
Just found · from RochesterWorth it, if
San Francisco
13 – 18 Nov 2026 · 5 nights
- £45 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Royal Pacific Motor Inn, rated 8 by 1,945 guests
- Free cancellation at Royal Pacific Motor Inn
£1,409 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £680 + hotel £729, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United · with a stop · 15h 38m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 15h 38m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from San JuanWorth it, if
San Francisco
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- £51 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Samesun San Francisco, rated 8.3 by 4,292 guests
- Free cancellation at Samesun San Francisco
£1,833 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £849 + hotel £984, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 33h 58m
The catch: Not nonstop: 3 stops on the way, 33h 58m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from SpokaneWorth it, if
San Francisco
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Royal Pacific Motor Inn, rated 8 by 1,945 guests
- Free cancellation at Royal Pacific Motor Inn
- Highs around 73°F, little rain expected
£1,199 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £897 + hotel £302, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Alaska · with a stop · 8h 26m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 8h 26m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Lowest fares to San Francisco by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | £59 | 37 |
| Las Vegas | £77 | 11 |
| San Diego | £78 | 13 |
| Reno | £88 | 13 |
| Portland | £93 | 9 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | £137 | 13 |
| Seattle | £137 | 10 |
| San Antonio | £158 | 3 |
| Minneapolis | £182 | 3 |
| Atlanta | £205 | 3 |
| Chicago | £209 | 8 |
| Tampa | £213 | 6 |
| Boise | £216 | 12 |
| Washington, DC | £220 | 12 |
| Buffalo | £240 | 7 |
| Charleston | £240 | 9 |
| Miami | £240 | 8 |
| Phoenix | £242 | 1 |
| Orlando | £255 | 1 |
| Boston | £256 | 6 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | fine |
- September, October: Warmest, clearest weather of the year, with Fleet Week in October
- June: Pride weekend at the end of June
July, August: Foggy, chilly summer with the heaviest crowds
Where to stay 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
- Ride a cable car over Nob Hill
- Eat dim sum in Chinatown and burritos in the Mission
- See the redwoods at Muir Woods
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Good to know
| Airports | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | No passport needed |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Kind of trip | city, culture, food, nature, romantic |
San Francisco in pictures
Questions about San Francisco
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
April, May, September, October and November. July, August: Foggy, chilly summer with the heaviest crowds
Do I need a passport for San Francisco?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Francisco.
What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco right now?
San Francisco from Los Angeles, 27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026, from £59 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is San Francisco on the ground?
San Francisco is luxury by US standards: plan about £143 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.