San Francisco from Houston, Nov 14–21: $1,836 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Frontier at $199 per person round trip, one stop, 6h 23m
- Samesun San Francisco: 8.3 from 4,292 reviews, breakfast, free cancellation
- $167 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
The catch: The flight out has one stop and takes 6h 23m, November brings drizzle and some rain, and a checked bag is about $240 for two that isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a walkable city week in a jacket on a modest fare; skip it if you need a nonstop or sunshine.
Worth it if you can live with one stop and some drizzle. $1,836 for two covers Frontier flights at $398 plus 7 nights at Samesun San Francisco at $1,259 and its $179 property fee, with taxes and fees included. You leave Saturday, Nov 14 and come back Nov 21, 2026, and the flight out has one stop, so it isn't nonstop.
The total, before you go
$1,836 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $398 |
| Samesun San Francisco, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,259 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $179 |
| The total, before you go | $1,836 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$167 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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); 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
$199 per person, round trip
$398 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 23m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 11:39 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 4:02 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $199 | 1 stop | 6h 23m |
| Frontier | $241 | 1 stop | 22h 5m |
| Frontier | $267 | 1 stop | 20h 39m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 11:53 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $199 per person round trip on Frontier. That's $167 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, which reached $366, so it's 46% less. Add 7 nights at Samesun San Francisco with breakfast and its $179 property fee, and the whole trip comes to $1,836 for two, taxes and fees included, as of when we checked. Mid-November isn't the clear-sky stretch. The city's warmest, clearest weather comes in September and October. Expect highs of 58–62°F and lows near 50°F, and the weather normals show drizzle on two days and rain on one. That still works for a week of walking the hills, riding ferries and eating dim sum and burritos, as long as you pack layers. Prices move, so check the live fare before you go.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food week for two at an easy pace: cable cars, ferries, dim sum, burritos and a day trip to the redwoods, all under cool, gray skies. It suits couples or friends who like to walk, layer up and eat well. It's not for anyone after beach weather. Seven nights leaves room for Alcatraz, Sausalito and Muir Woods without rushing.
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
Samesun San Francisco is the best-value pick and the hotel in the total. It's $1,259 for the stay ($180 a night) for a double room with a private bathroom, breakfast and free cancellation, and it scores 8.3 from 4,292 reviews. Its $179 fee at the property is already counted. It's in the Marina District, and the Marina / Cow Hollow area puts you near the Golden Gate and Crissy Field. Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf is the top-rated choice at 8.4 from 10,596 reviews. It costs $3,251 for the stay ($464 a night) with breakfast, plus $489 in fees at the property, and Fisherman's Wharf / North Beach puts you by the Alcatraz ferries. EMBASSY HOTEL is the budget option in the Tenderloin at $837 ($120 a night), room only, with a 5.9 from 727 reviews and $126 due at the property.
Samesun San Francisco
$1,259 for 7 nights, two guests · $180 a night
See roomsRiu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
$3,251 for 7 nights, two guests · $464 a night
See roomsEMBASSY HOTEL
$837 for 7 nights, two guests · $120 a night
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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, then ride back on a ferry
- Take the ferry to Alcatraz from the Fisherman's Wharf waterfront
- Ride a cable car over Nob Hill for the bay views
- Eat dim sum in Chinatown one day and burritos in the Mission the next
- See the redwoods at Muir Woods on a day trip
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Tours and tickets in San Francisco
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Houston | George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), William P. Hobby (HOU) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 6h 23m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,642 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $398 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Samesun San Francisco) | $1,259 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $4,317 |
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: Houston to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $199 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $199 (Oct 15, 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, and you pay in US dollars.
- San Francisco is 2 hours behind Houston. The flight out leaves IAH at 11:39 AM and lands at SFO at 4:02 PM.
- All three hotels list free cancellation, and Samesun San Francisco includes breakfast.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $1,836 total.
- We budget $190 per person a day for spending money, which is also not in the total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a stop and gray skies don't bother you. The fare is $199 per person, $167 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and the hotel in the total scores 8.3 with breakfast. If you need a nonstop or warm weather, skip this one.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,836 for two: $398 for the Frontier flights and $1,259 for 7 nights at Samesun San Francisco, plus its $179 property fee. Taxes and fees are included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money are not.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Houston, so you pay in US dollars and only need your usual ID for the flight.
What is the weather like?
Cool and often gray. Typical highs are 58–62°F with lows near 50°F. The weather normals for Nov 14–21 show drizzle on two days, rain on Nov 20, one clear day and overcast skies otherwise.
How long is the flight?
The flight out on Frontier has one stop and takes 6h 23m. It leaves IAH at 11:39 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at SFO at 4:02 PM local time.
Is 7 nights enough?
Seven nights is plenty for the main sights: the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, Alcatraz, cable cars, Chinatown and the Mission, and a day at Muir Woods, with room to spare for a rainy day.
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