San Francisco from Cincinnati, Nov 14–21: $2,213 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $109 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
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.
Round-trip flights from Cincinnati to San Francisco are $362 per person ($723 for two) for Nov 14–21, 2026, 7 nights, on G4 + F9 with 2 stops, so not nonstop. Expect highs of 58–62°F and lows near 50°F, with some drizzle. The best-value hotel, Royal Pacific Motor Inn in Chinatown, is $1,490 for the stay.
The total, before you go
$2,213 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $723 |
| Royal Pacific Motor Inn, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,490 |
| The total, before you go | $2,213 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $200 |
$109 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $50 each way per bag on Allegiant, $200 for two round trip); 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
$362 per person, round trip
$723 for two, taxes and fees included · G4 + F9 · 2 stops · 30h 41m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:15 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 4:02 PM · back Sat, Nov 21, 9:23 PM – Sun, Nov 22, 7:17 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G4 + F9 | $362 | 2 stops | 30h 41m |
| Frontier | $367 | 1 stop | 10h 48m |
| G4 + F9 | $396 | 2 stops | 27h 55m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 2:40 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$362 per person round trip is $109 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 23% gap across the 12 fares we checked. For two, that's $723 in flights, all-in with taxes and fees as found when we checked, and fares can move. Add the Royal Pacific Motor Inn at $1,490 for 7 nights and our rough budget for two comes to $4,874, which includes $190 per person per day for spending. Mid-November in San Francisco is cool. Typical highs run 58–62°F with lows near 50°F, and the forecast is mostly overcast with some drizzle and one rain day. That's walking weather, better for dim sum, cable cars and long lunches than for the beach. With a full week there's time for Muir Woods and Sausalito on top of the city.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food week with a nature day or two: cable cars, dim sum in Chinatown, burritos in the Mission, then the redwoods at Muir Woods. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, eat well and don't need sunshine. Seven nights makes for an easy pace. Pack a jacket for cool, gray mornings and leave time to wander without a checklist.
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
We priced three places for 7 nights. All three are room only with free cancellation. Royal Pacific Motor Inn is the best value at $1,490 for the stay ($213 a night). It's a King Room in Chinatown, rated 8 from 1,945 reviews. Chelsea Inn is the budget pick at $1,622 ($232 a night). It's a King Room in the Marina District, rated 8.2 from 1,885 reviews, and Marina / Cow Hollow puts you near the Golden Gate and Crissy Field. Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway newly renovated with No Resort Fee is the top rated at 8.4 from 4,155 reviews. It costs $3,513 ($502 a night) for a Standard Room on Nob Hill, an area known for grand historic hotels and bay views.
Royal Pacific Motor Inn
$1,490 for 7 nights, two guests · $213 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway newly renovated with No Resort Fee
$3,513 for 7 nights, two guests · $502 a night
See roomsChelsea Inn
$1,622 for 7 nights, two guests · $232 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, then keep going to Sausalito
- Take the ferry out to Alcatraz
- 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
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Also worth it
- Take the ferry to Alcatraz
Tours and tickets in San Francisco
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Cincinnati | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 30h 41m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 2,039 miles each way |
| Time difference | -3 hours |
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What 7 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $724 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Royal Pacific Motor Inn) | $1,490 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $4,874 |
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: Cincinnati to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $362 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $359 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
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'll pay in US dollars.
- San Francisco is 3 hours behind Cincinnati, and the trip covers 2,039 miles.
- The $362 fare on G4 + F9 has 2 stops. It leaves 7:15 AM Saturday, Nov 14, and lands at 4:02 PM. The return leaves 9:23 PM Saturday, Nov 21, and lands at 7:17 PM Sunday, Nov 22.
- We also saw a 1-stop Frontier option at $367 per person. It leaves 4:32 PM on Nov 14 and lands at 12:20 AM on Nov 15, a 10h 48m trip.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change. All three hotels offer free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $362 per person round trip, or $723 for two, all-in with taxes and fees when we checked. That's $109 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. The airline is G4 + F9 with 2 stops, and the round trip takes 30h 41m of total travel time.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) to San Francisco International (SFO), and everything is in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
It's cool and often gray. Typical highs are 58–62°F with lows near 50°F. The forecast for the week shows mostly overcast days, some drizzle, one clear day on Nov 15 and rain on Nov 20. Bring layers and a rain jacket.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for the city plus a day or two out. Seven nights fits Alcatraz, cable cars, Chinatown and the Mission, plus Muir Woods and a walk or bike ride to Sausalito, all without rushing.
What would the whole week cost for two?
Our rough budget is $4,874 for two: $724 for flights, $1,490 for the Royal Pacific Motor Inn and $2,660 for spending, which works out to $190 per person per day.
Is there a faster flight?
We saw a Frontier option with 1 stop at $367 per person. It leaves 4:32 PM on Nov 14 and lands at 12:20 AM on Nov 15, a 10h 48m trip.
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