How much do five days in San Francisco cost?
Budget around €1361 per person for five days in San Francisco (United States), flight included: €561 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Paris in September 2027 — and about €800 on the ground, that is €160 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is expensive: accommodation and meals cost noticeably more than in western Europe: a cheap flight is not enough, it is the length of the trip you should adjust.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €561 | €480 | €1041 |
| 5 days | €561 | €800 | €1361 |
| 7 days | €561 | €1120 | €1681 |
| 10 days | €561 | €1600 | €2161 |
| 14 days | €561 | €2240 | €2801 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€561 from Paris), living costs at the country average (€160/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €112 | €560 | €1121 |
| Standard | €160 | €800 | €1361 |
| Comfort | €288 | €1440 | €2001 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in San Francisco: accommodation ≈ €72, meals ≈ €56, transport and sundries ≈ €32.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | €561 | September 2027 | €1361 |
| Marseille | €651 | December 2026 | €1451 |
| Brussels | €673 | November 2026 | €1473 |
| Geneva | €752 | October 2026 | €1552 |
| Nice | €987 | October 2026 | €1787 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 4), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
When to go to San Francisco to pay less
Five-day budget including the flight, for the months where a fare was recorded. Temperatures are monthly normals (Open-Meteo), not forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in San Francisco cost?
Budget around €1361 per person for five days in San Francisco, flight included: €561 for the return flight (best fare observed from Paris in September 2027) and about €800 on the ground (€160 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €1121; in comfort you climb to €2001.
What daily budget should I plan for in San Francisco?
About €160 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — United States: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €112 on a shoestring and €288 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is San Francisco an expensive destination?
At €160 a day, San Francisco is expensive: accommodation and meals cost noticeably more than in western Europe: a cheap flight is not enough, it is the length of the trip you should adjust.
How much is the plane ticket to San Francisco?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €561 from Paris, up to €987 from Nice. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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