San Francisco from Boise, Nov 14–21: $2,286 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 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
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.
Worth it if you don't mind cool, gray days. The trip costs $2,391 for two: the flights at $572 plus 7 nights at Chelsea Inn at $1,595, with taxes and fees included and checked bags extra. You fly Nov 14–21, 2026, for 7 nights, nonstop on United, operated by SkyWest as United Express, in 2h 8m.
The total, before you go
$2,286 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $572 |
| Royal Pacific Motor Inn, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,490 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $224 |
| The total, before you go | $2,286 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$15 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on United, $160 for two round trip); 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
$286 per person, round trip
$572 for two, taxes and fees included · United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express · nonstop · 2h 8m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:15 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 9:23 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $286 | nonstop | 2h 8m |
| Alaska. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as Alaska SkyWest | $286 | nonstop | 2h |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $286 | nonstop | 2h |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 12:38 AM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $286 per person, which is $17 below the typical fare on this route ($303), or about 6% less, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $286 to $327 per person. Before you go, the whole trip comes to $2,391 for two. That covers the flights plus 7 nights at Chelsea Inn with taxes and fees, but not checked bags or spending money. Mid-November falls after the city's clearest stretch in September and October. Plan for typical highs of 58–62°F and lows near 50°F, with drizzle in the normals for Nov 14 and 18 and rain for Nov 20. A full week gives you room to plan around the gray days: save the bridge walk and Muir Woods for clear mornings, and save Chinatown dim sum and cable cars for the rest.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city week with food at the center and nature at the edges. Think cable cars, dim sum in Chinatown and burritos in the Mission, then a bike ride to Sausalito or a morning under the redwoods. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk a lot and eat well. The pace is unhurried, with seven nights to spread things out.
Weather in San Francisco, Nov 14–21
Typical highs 58–62°F, lows near 50°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 62 °F | 51 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 61 °F | 51 °F | Clear |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 61 °F | 51 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 60 °F | 48 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 58 °F | 51 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 59 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 61 °F | 49 °F | Rain |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 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 best-value pick and the hotel in the total. It's $1,595 for 7 nights ($228 a night), scores 8.2 from 1,885 reviews and sits in the Marina District, near Marina / Cow Hollow's boutique inns, the Golden Gate and Crissy Field. Motel 6 San Francisco, CA Great Highway is the lowest price at $867 ($124 a night). It scores 6.0 from 1,602 reviews, sits in the Sunset District and lists $132 in fees at the property. FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill costs $1,736 ($248 a night) and scores 7.8 from 3,184 reviews. It's in the Theater District and lists $261 in fees at the property. Union Square is the area for central hotels with cable cars and shopping at the door. All three are room only with free cancellation.
Royal Pacific Motor Inn
$1,490 for 7 nights, two guests · $213 a night
See roomsChelsea Inn
$1,595 for 7 nights, two guests · $228 a night
See roomsCity Center Inn and Suites
$1,371 for 7 nights, two guests · $196 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, an easy start from the Marina
- Take the ferry to Alcatraz from the Fisherman's Wharf waterfront
- Ride a cable car over Nob Hill
- Eat dim sum in Chinatown one day and burritos in the Mission the next
- See the redwoods at Muir Woods on the clearest day you get
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Tours and tickets in San Francisco
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Boise | Boise Airport (BOI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 2h 8m nonstop |
| Distance | 518 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
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What 7 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $572 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Royal Pacific Motor Inn) | $1,490 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $4,722 |
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: Boise to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $286 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $286 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $301 |
| Price checks | 12 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers 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 and you pay in US dollars
- San Francisco is 1 hour behind Boise, and the nonstop covers 518 miles in 2h 8m
- The $2,391 total leaves out checked bags, about $160 for two, and spending money
- For spending we budget $190 per person a day, or $2,660 for two over the week
- Prices were all in when we checked and can change; all three hotels offer free cancellation
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if cool, gray November weather doesn't bother you. The nonstop fare is $286 per person, $17 below the typical fare on this route, and Chelsea Inn scores 8.2 with free cancellation. If you want sunshine, September and October are the city's clearest months.
How much is the whole trip for two?
When we checked, it was $2,391 all in: $572 for round-trip flights for two plus $1,595 for 7 nights at Chelsea Inn, taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra. With our $2,660 spending estimate, the week comes to $4,827.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 58–62°F, with lows near 50°F. For these dates, the normals show drizzle on Nov 14 and 18, rain on Nov 20, a clear day on Nov 15 and overcast skies on the rest. Pack layers and a rain jacket.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Boise Airport (BOI) to San Francisco International (SFO), and you'll pay in US dollars.
Are there other flight times?
Yes. Besides the 8:15 AM United Express nonstop that lands at 9:23 AM, we found an Alaska nonstop at 10:13 AM that lands at 11:13 AM and a United Express nonstop at 12:00 PM that lands at 1:00 PM. All three are $286 per person.
Is 7 nights enough?
For a first visit, yes. Seven nights gives you time for the bridge, Alcatraz, the cable cars, Chinatown, the Mission and a day at Muir Woods, with room to move plans around the drizzle days.
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