San Francisco from Memphis, Nov 14–21: $2,583 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $382 per person, $110 below the highest fare we saw
- Chelsea Inn in the Marina District, rated 8.2 from 1,885 reviews
- Free cancellation and a walk toward the Golden Gate and Crissy Field
The catch: The lowest fare has two stops and takes 13h 46m on the way out, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want a week of city walks, food and bay views; skip it if a 13h 46m travel day with two stops is too much.
Worth it if you can handle two stops: the trip costs $2,583 for two. That's the flights at $764 plus Chelsea Inn at $1,595 for 7 nights, with taxes and fees included. You'd fly Nov 14–21, 2026 on United, operated by Mesa Airlines as United Express, with two stops and 13h 46m on the way out of Memphis.
The total, before you go
$2,583 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $764 |
| Chelsea Inn, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,595 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $224 |
| The total, before you go | $2,583 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$110 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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
$382 per person, round trip
$764 for two, taxes and fees included · United. Operated by Mesa Airlines DBA United Express · 2 stops · 13h 46m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 8:46 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United. Operated by Mesa Airlines DBA United Express | $382 | 2 stops | 13h 46m |
| Southwest | $390 | 1 stop | 10h 45m |
| Southwest | $395 | 2 stops | 9h 35m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 6:53 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $382 per person, this fare is $110 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 22% gap across the 12 offers we checked. With Chelsea Inn, the trip comes to $2,583 for two with taxes and fees included. A checked bag and spending money are extra. Mid-November is cool and often gray: typical highs run 58–62°F with lows near 50°F, and the weather normals show drizzle on Nov 14 and Nov 18 and rain on Nov 20. That's still good walking weather for the Golden Gate Bridge and Muir Woods if you bring a jacket. If the two-stop routing puts you off, we also found a one-stop Southwest flight at $780 for two that takes 10h 45m. With 7 nights, you can lose a gray day and still fit in Alcatraz, Chinatown and the Mission.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city week with some nature mixed in: hills, cable cars, ferries, dim sum and a day among the redwoods. It suits a couple who like to walk and eat their way through a place at an easy pace and don't mind a jacket on 50°F evenings. It's not a beach trip or a warm one. Think of it as a cool-weather city getaway with a lot packed into a compact map.
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
Our pick is Chelsea Inn in the Marina District. It's $1,595 for the 7 nights ($228 a night), rated 8.2 from 1,885 reviews, and the best value of the three. Marina / Cow Hollow is known for boutique inns near the Golden Gate and Crissy Field, so it works well for bridge walks and waterfront mornings. Motel 6 San Francisco, CA Great Highway in the Sunset District is $867 for the stay ($124 a night) but is rated 6 from 1,602 reviews, so you save money and give up some comfort. Casa Loma Hotel is the budget pick at $784 for the stay ($112 a night), rated 7.1 from 553 reviews. All three are room only and offer free cancellation. If you'd rather be central, Union Square has cable cars and shopping at the door.
Chelsea Inn
$1,595 for 7 nights, two guests · $228 a night
See roomsMotel 6 San Francisco, CA Great Highway
$867 for 7 nights, two guests · $124 a night
See roomsCasa Loma Hotel
$784 for 7 nights, two guests · $112 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 on a dry morning
- Take the ferry to Alcatraz from the Fisherman's Wharf side of town
- Ride a cable car over Nob Hill for the bay views
- Eat dim sum in Chinatown, then burritos in the Mission
- See the redwoods at Muir Woods on one of the overcast days
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Tours and tickets in San Francisco
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Memphis | Memphis International (Frederick W. Smith) (MEM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 13h 46m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 1,799 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $764 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Chelsea Inn) | $1,595 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $5,019 |
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: Memphis to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $382 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $382 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
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 Memphis.
- The outbound flight leaves at 9:00 AM and lands at 8:46 PM, with two stops and 13h 46m total.
- You fly into San Francisco International (SFO); Oakland International (OAK) and San José Mineta International (SJC) also serve the area.
- All three hotels are room only with free cancellation. Prices are what we found when we checked and can change.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a long travel day doesn't bother you. The fare is $382 per person, $110 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and Chelsea Inn is rated 8.2. The tradeoff is two stops and 13h 46m on the way out.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,583 for two: $764 for the flights plus $1,595 for 7 nights at Chelsea Inn, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are not in that total. Prices can change after we checked.
What is the weather like?
It's cool. Typical highs are 58–62°F with lows near 50°F. The normals for these dates show drizzle on Nov 14 and Nov 18, rain on Nov 20, and mostly overcast days the rest of the week. Pack layers and a rain jacket.
Is there a shorter flight?
Yes. We also found a one-stop Southwest flight at $780 for two that takes 10h 45m and leaves at 12:35 PM. A two-stop Southwest flight at $790 for two takes 9h 35m and leaves at 6:55 AM.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Memphis to San Francisco, you pay in US dollars, and the city is 2 hours behind Memphis.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for the main sights. 7 nights covers the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, cable cars, Chinatown, the Mission, Muir Woods and Pier 39, with room for a drizzly day or two.
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