Riu Plaza Fishermans Wharf
♦ Buffet breakfast included
♦ Close to Pier 39, shops and restaurants
♦ Outdoor swimming pool
Flights to San Francisco
Touch down in San Francisco on one of our daily, direct flights from London Heathrow and you’ll be scaling the hills of San Francisco before you know it.
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We fly to San Francisco daily
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Hilton San Francisco Union Square
♦ Central Theater District hotel
♦ 16th floor pool deck
♦ City's highest skybar with stunning views of San Francisco
Parc 55 San Francisco - a Hilton Hotel
♦ Central location, close to Powell Station and the cable car turnaround
♦ Complimentary use of facilities at Hilton San Francisco, including the pool
♦ Spacious rooms with city views
The Stanford Court, San Francisco
♦ Cable car runs in front of the hotel
♦ Located at the crest of Nob Hill, close to Union Square
♦ The Mixing Room, open for breakfast, dinner and drinks
Argonaut Hotel at Fishermans Wharf
♦ Complimentary breakfast for 2 when you book by 30th June
♦ Unique building on the edge of the bay
♦ Views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz
Hotel Zetta
♦ Innovative and creative hotel, close to the cable car turnaround
♦ Unique games room
♦ 3 bars and restaurants
Hotel Zephyr
♦ Prime Fisherman's Wharf location
♦ Modern, quirky hotel with games room and outdoor yard for fun
♦ Zephyr walk with eateries, shops and more to explore
Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, San Francisco
♦ Close to Fisherman's Wharf
♦ Family friendly, with outdoor yard games and suites available
♦ Great base for exploring, with plenty of restaurants nearby
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Our top picks are just the beginning. Discover plenty more places to stay across San Francisco, from the buzz of Union Square and downtown to the waterfront charm of Fisherman’s Wharf. Whether you’re here for the views, the culture, or a slower pace by the bay, there’s a spot with your name on it.
Travel requirements and news
Planning a trip? We're here to make sure everything goes smoothly from the start. From passports and visa rules to the latest travel news, here's everything you need before you go.
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What you need to know
Handy hints to help you hit the ground running in San Francisco.
Mobile Passport Control
Enjoy a faster, easier customs experience. If you are a US citizen or you've previously entered the US on an ESTA, Mobile Passport Control helps streamline your entry process.
Airport guides
Before you set off, take a look at our San Francisco Airport guide.
Local transport
There are lots of ways to get around San Fran. Visit the SFMTA website for information on taxis, buses, light rail, cable cars and more.
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Last minute flight deals
A last-minute flight to San Francisco puts big views and easy exploring within reach.
Wander the Embarcadero, cross the Golden Gate and discover a city with plenty of personality.
Make more of San Francisco
Turn your trip to San Francisco into a full holiday with Virgin Atlantic Holidays. Add a hotel or car (or both!) and get more of your California adventure sorted in one easy booking.
San Francisco flydrives
Add a car to your flights and take your trip beyond the city, with wine country, coastal roads and more of California within easy reach.
San Francisco holidays
Pair your flights with a hotel and bring your city break together, from waterfront wanderings to unforgettable views across the bay.
Why choose Virgin Atlantic Holidays?
San Francisco, the Upper Class way
Start your journey in our London Heathrow Clubhouse, settle into lie-flat comfort at 35,000ft, then touch down ready for San Francisco’s colourful neighbourhoods, waterfront views and famously steep streets.
Add one of our handpicked 5* stays and give yourself even more time to enjoy the city.
Fly Upper Class to San Francisco
Head for the West Coast with our latest Upper Class flight deals from the UK.
Your space above the clouds
Lie flat, dine your way and enjoy your own space as San Francisco draws closer.
Turn your flight into a San Francisco stay
Add a handpicked 5* hotel to your Upper Class flight and make yourself at home in the city for a little longer.
One last San Francisco moment
Introducing our clubhouse at SFO
Your time in the city doesn’t have to end at check-out. Settle into our San Francisco Clubhouse for something to eat, a drink and a little time to unwind before your flight home.
Discover San Francisco
It’s hard not to fall in love with San Francisco. From the mist rolling in under the Golden Gate Bridge to the pretty Victorian architecture and the old-fashioned cable cars, San Francisco has the perfect mix of old meets new.
Why you’ll love flying with Virgin Atlantic
Cabins and seats
Our seats have been carefully designed to help you fly in total comfort during the flight, no matter which cabin you're in. Find out how our Upper Class, Premium and Economy seats measure up.
Inflight services
Whichever cabin you're travelling in, you'll enjoy exciting inflight entertainment and delicious food and drinks throughout the flight.
Virgin Points
We reward your adventures with Virgin Points. Whether you're taking off, doing the weekly shop or splashing out on an exclusive stay, points make it all more rewarding.