San Francisco from Los Angeles, Nov 27–Dec 2: $728 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier, 1h 36m
- $37 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
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.
Round trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco is $78 per person ($156 for two) for Nov 27–Dec 2, 2026, 5 nights, nonstop on Frontier, all-in with taxes and fees as we found it. Expect overcast days with typical highs of 57–59°F. The best-value hotel, The Mosser Hotel in Union Square, comes to $572 for the stay, or $114 a night.
The total, before you go
$728 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $156 |
| The Mosser Hotel, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | $572 |
| The total, before you go | $728 |
| 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
$78 per person, round trip
$156 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 1h 36m
Out Fri, Nov 27, 2:12 PM – Fri, Nov 27, 3:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $78 | nonstop | 1h 36m |
| United | $117 | nonstop | 1h 30m |
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | $117 | nonstop | 1h 43m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 10:23 AM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$78 per person round trip, or $156 for two, is $37 below the typical fare on this route, a 32% drop. That typical number is $115, the median of 26 checks we ran on this route, and the $78 fare carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $78 to $125, so Frontier is at the bottom of that range. The next nonstops we found, on United and American, were $117 per person. Late November isn't the city's warm stretch. That's September and October. Plan for overcast days with highs of 57–59°F and lows of 45–47°F. It's good weather for walking the hills, long lunches and ferry rides, not for beach time. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change at any time.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city and food trip with a bit of nature mixed in: bridges, cable cars, Chinatown dim sum, Mission burritos and a redwood morning just outside town. It suits a couple who want something romantic or a pair of friends who like to eat their way through a place. Five nights lets you take it slow, with one big sight a day and plenty of time in cafes.
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
All three are room only, with free cancellation. The Mosser Hotel in Union Square is the best value at $572 for 5 nights, or $114 a night, rated 7.6 from 1,291 reviews. Heads-up: that price is for a Double Room with Shared Bathroom. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco, also in Union Square, is the top-rated pick at 8.5 from 1,691 reviews, at $1,251 for the stay ($250 a night) in a Deluxe King Room. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco, in the Financial District, is the budget 4-star pick at $751 ($150 a night) for a Club Room, rated 8.1 from 4,929 reviews. Union Square puts cable cars and shopping right outside the door, so it's an easy base if you're not renting a car.
The Mosser Hotel
$572 for 5 nights, two guests · $114 a night
See roomsThe Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
$1,251 for 5 nights, two guests · $250 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, then keep going into Sausalito
- Take the ferry out to Alcatraz
- Ride a cable car up and 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 lounging 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 Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA), Ontario International (ONT), Long Beach (LGB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 1h 36m nonstop |
| Distance | 347 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 5 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $156 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (The Mosser Hotel) | $572 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $1,900 |
| Total for two | $2,628 |
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: Los Angeles to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $78 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $78 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $115 |
| Price checks | 26 |
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.
- No time difference: San Francisco is on the same clock as Los Angeles.
- The Frontier flight is 1h 36m over 347 miles, leaving LAX at 2:12 PM on Friday, Nov 27 and landing at SFO at 3:48 PM.
- We didn't get return flight times for Wednesday, Dec 2, so check them before you pay.
- All three hotels we priced offer free cancellation and are room only, with no meals included.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$78 per person round trip, $156 for two, nonstop on Frontier from LAX to SFO, with taxes and fees included when we checked. United and American nonstops were $117 per person. Fares change, so the price may not hold.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, the currency is the US dollar and there's no time difference.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 57–59°F and lows are 45–47°F for these dates, with overcast skies most days. Bring layers and a jacket for the bridge and the ferry.
Is 5 nights enough?
Yes, for a relaxed pace. That's time for Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito, a Muir Woods morning, cable cars and a couple of good food days in Chinatown and the Mission.
What does the whole trip cost?
Our sample budget is $2,628 for two over 5 days: $156 for flights, $572 at The Mosser Hotel and $1,900 for spending, which works out to $190 per person per day.
Which hotel should we pick?
The Mosser Hotel at $114 a night if a shared bathroom is fine with you. Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco at $150 a night for a 4-star rated 8.1. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco at $250 a night for the top score, 8.5.
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