San Francisco from Minneapolis, Nov 14–21: $2,224 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $242 per person round trip, the lowest of 12 fares we checked
- La Luna Inn in the Marina: 7.5 from 1,216 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 58–62°F for walking the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito
The catch: The outbound has one stop and takes 6h 17m, the normals show drizzle or rain on three days, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want a walking week of food, views and the bay in a jacket; skip it if you need a nonstop or sunshine.
Worth it if you can live with one stop and some November drizzle: $2,224 for two, all in, for the Frontier flights at $484 plus 7 nights at La Luna Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel at $1,740, with taxes and fees included. It runs Nov 14–21, 2026, 7 nights, leaving MSP at 7:00 AM and landing at SFO at 11:17 AM after one stop, 6h 17m in all. A checked bag and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
$2,224 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $484 |
| La Luna Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,740 |
| The total, before you go | $2,224 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$140 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); 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
$242 per person, round trip
$484 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 17m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 11:17 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $242 | 1 stop | 6h 17m |
| Frontier | $271 | 2 stops | 17h 8m |
| Frontier | $282 | 1 stop | 11h 47m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 6:14 AM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $242 per person, the round trip on Frontier is $140 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Add 7 nights at La Luna Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel, and the trip comes to $2,224 for two, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, any resort fee and spending money come on top. Mid-November is cool and mild, with typical highs of 58–62°F and lows near 50°F. The normals show a clear day on Nov 15 and rain on Nov 20. That's jacket weather, not beach weather, and it works fine for hills, ferries and long lunches. The warmest, clearest stretch is September and October, so you're trading a little sun for a lower fare and a full week. We found these prices when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A city week on foot: hills, ferries, cable cars, dim sum and burritos, with redwoods and Sausalito as day trips. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, eat well and wear a jacket. The pace is easy. Seven nights lets you spread the sights across the week and still keep afternoons for cafes and bay views.
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 La Luna Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel, in the Marina District. It's $1,740 for the 7 nights ($249 a night), rated 7.5 from 1,216 reviews, with free cancellation, and it's the hotel in the total. Marina / Cow Hollow puts you near the Golden Gate and Crissy Field. The top-rated option is Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway newly renovated with No Resort Fee on Nob Hill, an area known for grand historic hotels and bay views. It's rated 8.4 from 4,154 reviews and costs $3,513 for the stay ($502 a night), with free cancellation. On a tighter budget, City Center Inn and Suites in South of Market (SOMA) is $1,332 for the stay ($190 a night), rated 7 from 1,252 reviews, with breakfast included and free cancellation.
La Luna Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
$1,740 for 7 nights, two guests · $249 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 roomsCity Center Inn and Suites
$1,332 for 7 nights, two guests · $190 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, ideally on the clear Nov 15
- Take the ferry to Alcatraz from the Fisherman's Wharf waterfront
- Ride a cable car over Nob Hill
- 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 Minneapolis | Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 6h 17m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,581 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $484 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (La Luna Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel) | $1,740 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $4,884 |
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: Minneapolis to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $242 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $242 (Oct 14, 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 pay in US dollars.
- San Francisco is 2 hours behind Minneapolis. The 1,581-mile outbound leaves at 7:00 AM and lands at 11:17 AM local time.
- The $484 fare for two covers seats, taxes and fees. A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the total.
- All three hotels list free cancellation. The totals don't include spending money or any resort fee.
- This fare flies into San Francisco International (SFO). Oakland (OAK) and San José (SJC) also serve the area.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
It's worth it if one stop and cool, sometimes wet days don't bother you. The fare is $242 per person, the lowest of 12 we checked, and the hotel in the total offers free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,224 all in, taxes and fees included: $484 for the Frontier flights and $1,740 for 7 nights at La Luna Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel. A checked bag (about $240 for two), any resort fee and spending money aren't included. Our spending estimate of $2,660 brings the full budget to $4,884.
What is the weather like?
The normals for Nov 14–21 show highs of 58–62°F and lows of 48–51°F. Expect drizzle on Nov 14 and Nov 18, rain on Nov 20, a clear day on Nov 15 and overcast skies the rest of the week. Pack layers and a rain jacket.
How long is the flight?
The outbound on Saturday, Nov 14 leaves MSP at 7:00 AM and lands at SFO at 11:17 AM local time. With one stop, that's 6h 17m in all.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for the main sights. You can fit in the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, a cable car ride, Chinatown and the Mission, Muir Woods and Pier 39, with slower afternoons to spare.
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