San Francisco from Rochester, Nov 13–18: $1,869 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $60 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Royal Pacific Motor Inn, rated 8 by 1,945 guests
- Free cancellation at Royal Pacific Motor Inn
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 15h 38m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Round-trip flights from Rochester to San Francisco are $451 per person ($902 for two) for Nov 13–18, 2026, 5 nights, on United with one stop each way. Expect highs of 58–62°F with mostly overcast skies and a little drizzle. The best-value hotel, Royal Pacific Motor Inn, came in at $967 for the stay, or $193 a night.
The total, before you go
$1,869 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $902 |
| Royal Pacific Motor Inn, 5 nights, two guests, taxes in | $967 |
| The total, before you go | $1,869 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$60 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); 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
$451 per person, round trip
$902 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 1 stop · 15h 38m
Out Fri, Nov 13, 3:01 PM – Fri, Nov 13, 8:35 PM · back Wed, Nov 18, 6:35 AM – Wed, Nov 18, 4:39 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $451 | 1 stop | 15h 38m |
| United | $451 | 1 stop | 15h 44m |
| United | $451 | 1 stop | 15h 52m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 12:27 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$451 per person round trip, or $902 for two, is what we found for Nov 13–18, 2026, all-in with taxes and fees. That's $60 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 12% gap, across the 12 offers we looked at. Prices move, so treat that as a snapshot from when we checked, not a promise. November isn't the warm stretch here: the weather normals show highs of 58–62°F and lows near 51°F, mostly overcast, with a couple of drizzly days and one clear one. That's good walking weather for hills, cable cars and eating your way through Chinatown and the Mission. Five nights leaves room for Alcatraz, Muir Woods and a Golden Gate Bridge walk without rushing. Add the best-value hotel and spending money, and our budget comes to $3,769 for two.
The kind of trip this is
A city-and-food vacation with a side of nature: cable cars, bay views, dim sum, burritos and a day out in the redwoods. It suits a couple looking for a romantic fall getaway or two friends who like to walk all day and eat well at night. The pace is easy to set yourself, with five nights to mix big sights and slow neighborhood wandering.
Weather in San Francisco, Nov 13–18
Typical highs 58–62°F, lows near 51°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | 62 °F | 52 °F | Overcast |
| 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 |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in San Francisco
Royal Pacific Motor Inn is the best-value pick: a King Room in Chinatown for $967 for 5 nights ($193 a night), rated 8 from 1,945 reviews, with dim sum close by. FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill is the budget-minded alternative in the Theater District at $1,113 for the stay ($223 a night), rated 7.8 from 3,181 reviews. Marriott Vacation Club, San Francisco is the top-rated choice at 8.6 from 1,345 reviews, $2,269 for the stay ($454 a night), with a larger room with 2 Queen beds. It's in Fisherman's Wharf, and the Fisherman's Wharf / North Beach area is handy for the waterfront, Alcatraz ferries and Italian cafes. All three are room only with free cancellation.
Royal Pacific Motor Inn
$967 for 5 nights, two guests · $193 a night
See roomsMarriott Vacation Club, San Francisco
$2,269 for 5 nights, two guests · $454 a night
See roomsFOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
$1,113 for 5 nights, two guests · $223 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 from the waterfront
- 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 Rochester | Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International (ROC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 15h 38m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,356 miles each way |
| Time difference | -3 hours |
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What 5 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $902 |
| Hotel, 5 nights (Royal Pacific Motor Inn) | $967 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 5 days for two | $1,900 |
| Total for two | $3,769 |
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: Rochester to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $451 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $451 (Oct 13, 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'll pay in US dollars.
- San Francisco is 3 hours behind Rochester.
- The outbound leaves ROC at 3:01 PM on Friday, Nov 13 and lands at SFO at 8:35 PM; the return leaves at 6:35 AM on Wednesday, Nov 18.
- Both flights have one stop, with 15h 38m of travel time for the round trip combined, covering 2,356 miles each way.
- All three hotels we priced are room only and come with free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$451 per person round trip on United, $902 for two, all-in with taxes and fees when we checked. Fares we saw for these dates ran from $451 to $511, so this one is $60 below the highest.
Do I need a passport?
No. San Francisco is a domestic trip from Rochester, and the currency is the US dollar.
What is the weather like?
Cool and mostly gray. The normals show highs of 58–62°F and lows near 51°F, with overcast days, drizzle on Nov 14 and Nov 18, and a clear day on Nov 15. Pack layers and a light rain jacket.
Is 5 nights enough?
Yes, for the main sights. Five nights covers Alcatraz, a Golden Gate Bridge walk to Sausalito, a Muir Woods day, cable cars and food in Chinatown and the Mission, with a slow day to spare.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our budget comes to $3,769 for two: $902 in flights, $967 for the Royal Pacific Motor Inn and $1,900 in spending money, about $190 per day.
What are the flight times?
Out on Friday, Nov 13 at 3:01 PM, landing at SFO at 8:35 PM. Back on Wednesday, Nov 18 at 6:35 AM, landing in Rochester at 4:39 PM. One stop each way.
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