San Francisco from Tampa, Nov 14–21: $2,435 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Frontier at $282 per person, $147 below the highest fare we saw
- La Luna Inn in the Marina: 7.5 from 1,216 reviews
- Free cancellation at all three hotels we picked
The catch: One stop stretches the outbound to 9h 15m, and a checked bag, about $240 for two, isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a walkable food-and-views city week in a jacket; skip it if you need sun or a nonstop.
Worth it if you can live with a stop: $2,304 for two covers the Frontier round trip at $564 plus 7 nights at La Luna Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel, at $1,740, taxes and fees included. You'd leave Saturday, Nov 14 and come home Saturday, Nov 21, 2026. The flight isn't nonstop: one stop on the way out, 9h 15m door to gate, landing at 10:29 PM.
The total, before you go
$2,435 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $616 |
| Chelsea Inn, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,595 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $224 |
| The total, before you go | $2,435 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
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); 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
$308 per person, round trip
$616 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 9h 15m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 4:14 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 10:29 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $308 | 1 stop | 9h 15m |
| United | $425 | nonstop | 5h 59m |
| Frontier | $385 | 2 stops | 19h 22m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 2:54 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $282 per person, the Frontier fare is $147 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 34% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Add 7 nights at La Luna Inn and the trip comes to $2,304 for two for flights and hotel, all in when we found it; checked bags, any resort fee and spending money sit outside that number. Mid-November here is cool and mostly gray: typical highs of 58–62°F, lows near 50°F, drizzle on two days and rain on Friday, Nov 20 in the normals for these dates. That's good weather for long walks across the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and slow dim sum lunches, not for a sunny escape. If the stop is a dealbreaker, United had a nonstop at $425 per person, 5h 59m. Prices move, so check the live fare before you commit.
The kind of trip this is
A city-and-food week for two at an easy pace: mornings on the bay, afternoons on foot over the hills, evenings in Chinatown or the Mission. It suits couples and friends who like walking, layering up and eating well more than lying by a pool. With 7 nights you can fit in a ferry to Alcatraz and a day trip to the redwoods without rushing.
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
La Luna Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel is the value pick and the one in the total: $1,740 for 7 nights ($249 a night), a King Room, 7.5 from 1,216 reviews, in the Marina District. Marina / Cow Hollow puts you near the Golden Gate and Crissy Field, handy for the bridge walk. Holiday Inn San Francisco - Golden Gateway newly renovated with No Resort Fee is the top-rated choice at 8.4 from 4,154 reviews, $3,513 for the stay ($502 a night), in Nob Hill, where cable cars and bay views are close. Motel 6 San Francisco, CA Civic Center is the budget option at $883 ($126 a night) in the Tenderloin, but it scores 5.1 from 247 reviews. All three are room only with free cancellation.
Chelsea Inn
$1,595 for 7 nights, two guests · $228 a night
See roomsInterContinental San Francisco by IHG
$7,026 for 7 nights, two guests · $1,004 a night
See roomsCity Center Inn and Suites
$1,371 for 7 nights, two guests · $196 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, starting from the Marina
- Take the ferry to Alcatraz from Fisherman's Wharf
- Ride a cable car over Nob Hill
- Eat dim sum in Chinatown, then burritos in the Mission
- See the redwoods at Muir Woods on a day trip
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Tours and tickets in San Francisco
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Tampa | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
| Flight time | 9h 15m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,397 miles each way |
| Time difference | -3 hours |
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What 7 nights in San Francisco costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $616 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Chelsea Inn) | $1,595 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $4,871 |
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: Tampa to San Francisco
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $308 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $282 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $306 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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, paid in US dollars.
- San Francisco is 3 hours behind Tampa.
- The outbound leaves TPA at 4:14 PM and lands at SFO at 10:29 PM, one stop.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and any resort fee isn't in the $2,304 total.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only, so breakfast isn't included.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $282 per person, $147 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and La Luna Inn scores 7.5 from 1,216 reviews with free cancellation. Expect cool, gray days.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,304 for two, all in for flights and hotel: $564 on Frontier plus $1,740 for 7 nights at La Luna Inn. A checked bag runs about $240 for two on top, and we'd plan around $2,660 in spending money for the week.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes, United had one at $425 per person, leaving at 8:23 AM and landing at 11:22 AM, 5h 59m. The Frontier fare in our total has one stop and takes 9h 15m.
What is the weather like?
Cool and mostly overcast: typical highs of 58–62°F and lows near 50°F for these dates, with drizzle on Nov 14 and Nov 18 and rain on Nov 20. Bring a warm layer and a rain jacket.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, 7 nights covers the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, cable cars, Chinatown and the Mission, with room for a day at Muir Woods and a rainy-day buffer.
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