San Francisco, United States: trips from $182
San Francisco packs the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and a pioneering food scene into a compact city of hills and bay views.
Trips to San Francisco from every city
Cheapest first, per person, round trip, taxes and fees included.
$404 $182 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $222 (55%)
the typical fare on this route
$418 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
Lowest fares to San Francisco by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $82 | 13 |
| Las Vegas | $102 | 5 |
| San Diego | $104 | 9 |
| Seattle | $182 | 9 |
| Portland | $200 | 4 |
| Chicago | $277 | 6 |
| Washington, DC | $310 | 7 |
| Buffalo | $319 | 4 |
| Miami | $333 | 6 |
| Spokane | $592 | 4 |
| Reno | $614 | 4 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | fine |
- September, October: Warmest, clearest weather of the year, with Fleet Week in October
- June: Pride weekend at the end of June
July, August: Foggy, chilly summer with the heaviest crowds
Where to stay 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
- Ride a cable car over Nob Hill
- Eat dim sum in Chinatown and burritos in the Mission
- See the redwoods at Muir Woods
- Watch the sea lions at Pier 39
Good to know
| Airports | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK), San José Mineta International (SJC) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Kind of trip | city, culture, food, nature, romantic |
San Francisco in pictures
Questions about San Francisco
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
April, May, September, October and November. July, August: Foggy, chilly summer with the heaviest crowds
Do US citizens need a passport for San Francisco?
No. San Francisco is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco right now?
San Francisco from Seattle, Nov 14–21, 2026, from $182 per person round trip, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is San Francisco on the ground?
San Francisco is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.