San Francisco from Dallas-Fort Worth, Nov 27–Dec 2: $934 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $182 per person, $37 below the typical fare on this route
- FOUND Hotel Carlton: 7.8 from 3,180 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 57–59°F for cable cars, Alcatraz and Muir Woods
The catch: The $182 fare is Frontier with one stop, 19h 3m door to door, leaving 5:01 AM and landing 10:04 PM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if a long travel day is a fair trade for the lower fare; skip it if 19 hours of flying would ruin your first day.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day: $934 for two, the flights at $364 plus 5 nights at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill at $570, taxes and fees included. You'd fly Frontier from DFW on Friday, Nov 27 and come back Dec 2, 2026, with one stop rather than a nonstop. Checked bags and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$934 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $364 |
| FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | $570 |
| The total, before you go | $934 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$37 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 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
$182 per person, round trip
$364 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 19h 3m
Out Fri, Nov 27, 5:01 AM – Fri, Nov 27, 10:04 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $182 | 1 stop | 19h 3m |
| American | $318 | nonstop | 4h |
| Frontier | $316 | 1 stop | 17h 53m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 3:59 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $182 per person, the Frontier fare is $37 below the typical fare on this route. That's 17% under the $219 median of our earlier checks, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $182 to $362 per person. Add 5 nights at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill for $570 and the trip comes to $934 for two, taxes and fees included, before checked bags and spending money. Late November usually brings highs of 57–59°F and lows near 46°F, overcast most days, so pack layers rather than shorts. That's good weather for walking the hills, riding cable cars and catching the ferry to Alcatraz. If the 19h 3m outbound is a dealbreaker, American flies nonstop in 4 hours for $318 per person.
The kind of trip this is
This is a cool-weather city break you do on foot: hills, cable cars, bay views, dim sum and taquerias, with the redwoods a day trip away. It suits a couple or two friends who like a full day of walking and a good dinner afterward, at an easy pace, and who don't mind a jacket. It's not a beach trip. It's food, culture and a little nature.
Weather in San Francisco, Nov 27–Dec 2
Typical highs 57–59°F, lows near 46°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 27 | 59 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 28 | 58 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 29 | 57 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 30 | 57 °F | 45 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Dec 1 | 58 °F | 47 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Dec 2 | 58 °F | 47 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in San Francisco
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill is the best-value pick and the one in the total. It's $570 for 5 nights ($114 a night) for a Queen Room, room only, and it's rated 7.8 from 3,180 reviews. It's listed in the Theater District. For more comfort, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG is the top rated of the three at 8.6 from 1,136 reviews. It's $1,050 for the stay ($210 a night) for a Standard King Room with breakfast included. Fisherman's Wharf / North Beach is good for the waterfront, the Alcatraz ferries and Italian cafes. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco, in the Financial District, is the middle option at $751 ($150 a night) for a Club Room, rated 8.1 from 4,927 reviews. All three offer free cancellation.
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
$570 for 5 nights, two guests · $114 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
$1,050 for 5 nights, two guests · $210 a night
See roomsClub Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
$751 for 5 nights, two guests · $150 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
- Take the ferry to Alcatraz
- Ride a cable car over Nob Hill
- 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 Dallas-Fort Worth | Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), Dallas Love Field (DAL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 19h 3m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,481 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 5 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $364 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill) | $570 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $1,900 |
| Total for two | $2,834 |
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: Dallas-Fort Worth to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $182 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $182 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $219 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- San Francisco is 2 hours behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
- The $182 Frontier fare has one stop and takes 19h 3m to cover 1,481 miles.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $934 total.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you don't mind a long travel day. The fare is $37 below the typical fare on this route and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. The tradeoff is one stop and 19h 3m on the way out.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $934 for two: $364 for the flights plus $570 for 5 nights at FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. When we checked, American had a nonstop that leaves at 7:00 AM and takes 4 hours, for $318 per person ($636 for two). The Frontier fare at $182 per person has one stop.
What's the weather like?
Expect typical highs of 57–59°F and lows near 46°F for these dates, with overcast skies most days. Bring layers and a jacket for the bay and the bridge.
Is 5 nights enough?
It's enough for the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, a cable car ride, Chinatown and the Mission, plus a day trip to Muir Woods. Keep in mind the long first travel day lands you at 10:04 PM.
Which airports can I use?
This fare flies from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to San Francisco International (SFO). Dallas Love Field (DAL), Oakland International (OAK) and San José Mineta International (SJC) also serve the route.
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