San Francisco from San Diego, Nov 14–21: $1,948 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on United, 1h 50m, leaving San Diego at 6:15 AM
- $117 per person round trip, $100 under the typical route fare
- Royal Pacific Motor Inn in Chinatown: 8 from 1,943 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: A checked bag runs about $160 for two and isn't in the total, and typical November weather brings drizzle or rain on three days.
Worth it if you want a walkable city week of food, hills and bay views; skip it if you're after warm beach days.
Worth it for the two of you: a week in San Francisco comes to $1,948 for two, all in. That's the flights at $234 plus the Royal Pacific Motor Inn at $1,490 and $224 in property fees, taxes included. You leave Saturday, Nov 14 and come home Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 (7 nights), flying United nonstop, and the flight up takes 1h 50m.
The total, before you go
$1,948 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $234 |
| Royal Pacific Motor Inn, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,490 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $224 |
| The total, before you go | $1,948 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$100 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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
$117 per person, round trip
$234 for two, taxes and fees included · United · nonstop · 1h 50m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:15 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 8:05 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $117 | nonstop | 1h 50m |
| Alaska | $117 | nonstop | 1h 42m |
| Southwest | $117 | nonstop | 1h 45m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 5:19 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $117 per person, round trip and nonstop. That's $100 below the typical fare on this route, which is $217, the median of 19 earlier checks, so it's 46% below typical. United, Alaska and Southwest all had nonstops at that same $117. Add the hotel and its $224 in property fees and the week comes to $1,948 for two, taxes and fees included, before bags and spending money. Mid-November isn't the city's warm season (that's September and October). Expect highs of 58–62°F, lows near 50°F, overcast skies most days and a clear Sunday, Nov 15. That's fine weather for walking the hills, eating your way through Chinatown and the Mission, and spending a day out at Muir Woods. With 7 nights you can do all of it without rushing, and the prices are what we found when we checked.
The kind of trip this is
A city week built around food, culture and a bit of nature. Your days are cable cars and Chinatown dim sum, a ferry out to Alcatraz, a walk over the Golden Gate Bridge and a redwood day at Muir Woods. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, eat well and take things at an easy pace, with a jacket for cool, gray mornings.
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 best-value pick is the Royal Pacific Motor Inn in Chinatown. It's $1,490 for the 7 nights ($213 a night) plus $224 in fees at the property. It scores 8 from 1,943 reviews and has free cancellation, and dim sum is right outside. If you want the top-rated option, the Omni San Francisco in the Financial District scores 9 from 625 reviews. It costs $5,661 for the stay ($809 a night) plus $851 in property fees. On a tighter budget, the EMBASSY HOTEL in the Tenderloin is $837 for the stay ($120 a night) plus $126 in fees, but it scores 5.9 from 727 reviews. If you'd rather pick by neighborhood, Union Square puts cable cars and shopping at the door. Fisherman's Wharf / North Beach is the place for the waterfront, Alcatraz ferries and Italian cafes.
Royal Pacific Motor Inn
$1,490 for 7 nights, two guests · $213 a night
See roomsOmni San Francisco
$5,661 for 7 nights, two guests · $809 a night
See roomsEMBASSY HOTEL
$837 for 7 nights, two guests · $120 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 to 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
- Spend a day among the redwoods at Muir Woods
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Also worth it
- Take the ferry to Alcatraz
- See the redwoods at Muir Woods
Tours and tickets in San Francisco
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 1h 50m nonstop |
| Distance | 458 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 7 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $234 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Royal Pacific Motor Inn) | $1,490 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $4,384 |
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: San Diego to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $117 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $104 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $217 |
| Price checks | 19 |
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, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from San Diego.
- The flight covers 458 miles and takes 1h 50m, from San Diego International (SAN) to San Francisco International (SFO).
- All three hotels we priced offer free cancellation and are room only.
- The fare doesn't include a checked bag, which runs about $160 for two.
- Plan for about $190 per person a day on top, or $2,660 for two for the week.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for a city-and-food week. The nonstop fare is $117 per person, which is 46% below the typical $217 on this route. The hotel scores 8 from 1,943 reviews and has free cancellation.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,948 for two, all in. That covers $234 in flights, $1,490 at the Royal Pacific Motor Inn and $224 in property fees, taxes included. Checked bags (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra.
What is the weather like in mid-November?
Typical highs are 58–62°F with lows near 50°F. Expect overcast skies most days, drizzle on Nov 14 and Nov 18, rain on Nov 20 and a clear day on Nov 15.
What time does the flight leave?
The United nonstop leaves San Diego at 6:15 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at SFO at 8:05 AM. Alaska and Southwest also had 7:10 AM nonstops at the same $117 per person.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes. Seven nights covers Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge walk to Sausalito, a day at Muir Woods, cable cars and the food in Chinatown and the Mission, with time left over to slow down.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and there's no time difference from San Diego.
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