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San Francisco

San Francisco is a hilly, colourful city famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and Alcatraz. Wine country and the redwood forests are close by. It also links well with Seattle to the north and Chicago for a longer trip.

Region: Usa

Trip types on sale: City Break.

Places

Best time to go

September to October is often warmest and sunniest; summer can be cool and foggy.

Who it suits

Couples, families and city lovers.

Getting there

Non-stop flights from London Heathrow to San Francisco (SFO) take about 11 hours.

Practical

  • Time: 8 hours behind the UK most of the year.
  • Currency: US dollar
  • Language: English.

Typical daytime highs

  • Spring (March to May). Typical daytime highs around 17 to 19°C in spring (March to May).
  • Summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 19 to 22°C in summer (June to August).
  • Autumn (September to November). Typical daytime highs around 20 to 22°C in autumn (September to November).
  • Winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around 14 to 16°C in winter (December to February).

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.

Things to do

  • Walk or cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge
  • Visit Alcatraz
  • Ride a cable car
  • Explore Fisherman's Wharf
  • See the redwoods at Muir Woods
  • Visit Napa or Sonoma wine country

Questions

How long is the flight to San Francisco?

About 11 hours non-stop from London.

Is San Francisco foggy in summer?

Often, especially in the mornings, so layers are useful.

UK passport holders should check the latest entry requirements on GOV.UK foreign travel advice before booking.