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San Francisco Travel Guide

Map of San Francisco About San Francisco

Hop a flight to San Francisco to discover the many reasons people love the city, despite the fog. From Alcatraz to hidden neighborhoods, there's no shortage of things to do in San Francisco. read more

When to Visit San Francisco

Choosing when to visit San Francisco, as well as deciding when to book, can determine the quality of the experience you'll have. Weather, crowds, and other seasonal factors play a significant role in how much your vacation will cost. read more

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Last-Minute Airfares to San FranciscoSee all

Departure City Price Arrival City Airline
Burbank, CA (BUR) $106 San Francisco, CA (SFO) United
Monterey, CA (MRY) $98 San Francisco, CA (SFO) United
Reno, NV (RNO) $84 San Francisco, CA (SFO) United

Editors' Picks: San Francisco DealsSee All San Francisco Travel Deals

  • $314 R/T Sale Fares to Canada From United*
    United's latest sale features travel to cities in Canada like Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Halifax, and others. However, carriers like US Airways, Delta, and Northwest, among others, offer significant savings over United's prices.
  • $98 R/T Domestic Sale Fares on Midwest*
    Midwest Airlines is linking mid-western cities including Milwaukee, Kansas City, and Omaha, with destinations like Atlanta, Boston, and San Francisco. AirTran, American, Frontier, and United, and other airlines, bring some competition.
  • $75 O/W Last-Minute Thanksgiving Day Sale on Southwest*
    Just in time for that last-minute booking, Southwest has announced a Thanksgiving sale with dates encompassing the holiday period. Several carriers, including AirTran, Delta, Northwest, and US Airways, are also competing.
  • Third-Night Free Night at Omni Hotels
    Omni Hotels is offering a free third night with any two-night stay when you book a Fall Back Package. Also offered are advance purchase rates and 25 percent off when you pay with an American Express card.
  • $49 O/W Milwaukee New Route Sale on Southwest*
    Southwest is offering new service to Milwaukee, and with it comes competition. Although Southwest has fair pricing on a couple of routes, you'll likely have better luck finding a lower fare on AirTran, Continental, Delta, or Frontier.
  • $318 R/T Honolulu and Maui on Hawaiian*
    When dreaming of palm tree vacations, look into Hawaiian Airlines' fares but pin them against carriers like Alaska, Delta, Northwest, United, and US Airways because they, too, offer competitive rates. Travel is valid through mid-December.
  • $118 R/T United Matches Southwest Sale*
    United attempts to match Southwest's latest offer with sale fares to many domestic destinations this winter. The two airlines come head-to-head in the low-fare war, and Spirit also joins the competition.
  • Hawthorn Suites Offers Discounted Rates
    Hawthorn Suites offers discounts to members of groups like AAA and AARP in addition to offering senior, government, and military discounts. Plus, Hawthorn Suites offers special packages at select properties.
  • $99 O/W Ft. Lauderdale Intro Fares on Virgin America*
    Virgin America's introductory sale offers nonstop flights between Ft. Lauderdale and a handful of western U.S. cities including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Seattle. AirTran, American, Continental, and others compete.
  • San Francisco Three-Night Vacations From $143
    San Francisco—a vacation here can offer fine dining, getaways to the nearby wine country, art and culture, and more. Three-night vacations this November start at $143.

San Francisco Travel Advice See All San Francisco Travel Advice

  • Paris, Bahamas, or Hawaii for Under $1,000 The Deal Detective helps a reader plan a birthday getaway to three great destinations at off-the-charts low prices. Plus, submit your own question for our savvy sleuth.
  • Zoos, Aquariums a Good Bet in Cooler Weather Who needs an African safari when local zoos and aquariums have so much to offer? Eileen Ogintz highlights some of the special deals and programs being promoted this fall.
  • Tourist Taxes Add to Travel Budget If you thought taxation without representation was settled in 1763, think again. Ed Perkins explains which popular destinations tax tourists the most, and what you can do to avoid it.
  • Thanksgiving Vacations Starting at $323 This week, our Deal Detective uncovers something we can all be thankful for: low prices on a tropical Thanksgiving getaway.
  • Finding Great Fall Hotel Deals Fall is typicaly the slowest travel season of the year, and savvy travelers can take advantage of lower prices. Ed Perkins lists tips for finding hotel deals to popular destinations.
  • Top Five Vacation Deals Under $600 This week, the Deal Detective reveals discounts to popular destinations like Ireland, Mexico, Las Vegas, New York, and the Caribbean.

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