Cheapest places to go from San Francisco

Every one of our guide destinations ranked by the rough cost of a 5-night budget trip from San Francisco: flights and a simple stay. Pick one for the full guide, or change the nights, budget and month in the budget finder.

Ranked by estimated cost

1. 1Sapa

   Budget trip$1,120

   ~15.5 h flight · $1,0105 nights · $110Mid-range $1,260

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2. 2Ninh Binh

   Budget trip$1,120

   ~16 h flight · $1,0105 nights · $110Mid-range $1,260

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3. 3Hanoi

   Budget trip$1,130

   ~15.5 h flight · $1,0105 nights · $130Mid-range $1,310

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4. 4Hue

   Budget trip$1,140

   ~16 h flight · $1,0305 nights · $110Mid-range $1,280

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5. 5Ha Long Bay

   Budget trip$1,150

   ~15.5 h flight · $1,0005 nights · $150Mid-range $1,380

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6. 6Seoul

   Budget trip$1,150

   ~12 h flight · $8005 nights · $350Mid-range $1,550

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7. 7Da Nang

   Budget trip$1,170

   ~16 h flight · $1,0305 nights · $140Mid-range $1,350

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8. 8Hoi An

   Budget trip$1,170

   ~16 h flight · $1,0305 nights · $140Mid-range $1,350

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9. 9Tokyo

   Budget trip$1,170

   ~11 h flight · $7505 nights · $430Mid-range $1,650

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10. 10Da Lat

    Budget trip$1,170

    ~16.5 h flight · $1,0505 nights · $120Mid-range $1,330

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11. 11Osaka

    Budget trip$1,170

    ~11.5 h flight · $7705 nights · $400Mid-range $1,620

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12. 12Taipei

    Budget trip$1,180

    ~14 h flight · $9005 nights · $280Mid-range $1,500

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13. 13Nha Trang

    Budget trip$1,190

    ~16.5 h flight · $1,0505 nights · $140Mid-range $1,370

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14. 14Chiang Mai

    Budget trip$1,190

    ~16.5 h flight · $1,0505 nights · $140Mid-range $1,380

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15. 15Kyoto

    Budget trip$1,200

    ~11.5 h flight · $7705 nights · $430Mid-range $1,670

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16. 16Ho Chi Minh City

    Budget trip$1,210

    ~16.5 h flight · $1,0705 nights · $140Mid-range $1,390

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17. 17Bangkok

    Budget trip$1,260

    ~17 h flight · $1,0805 nights · $180Mid-range $1,510

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18. 18Phu Quoc

    Budget trip$1,260

    ~17 h flight · $1,0905 nights · $180Mid-range $1,540

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19. 19Bali

    Budget trip$1,310

    ~18 h flight · $1,1305 nights · $180Mid-range $1,580

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20. 20Kuala Lumpur

    Budget trip$1,320

    ~18 h flight · $1,1405 nights · $180Mid-range $1,540

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21. 21Phuket

    Budget trip$1,360

    ~18 h flight · $1,1305 nights · $230Mid-range $1,680

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22. 22Hong Kong

    Budget trip$1,410

    ~15 h flight · $9605 nights · $450Mid-range $1,960

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23. 23London

    Budget trip$1,420

    ~11.5 h flight · $7705 nights · $650Mid-range $2,120

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24. 24Paris

    Budget trip$1,450

    ~12 h flight · $8005 nights · $650Mid-range $2,150

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25. 25Singapore

    Budget trip$1,570

    ~18 h flight · $1,1405 nights · $430Mid-range $2,090

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26. 26Sydney

    Budget trip$1,570

    ~16 h flight · $1,0205 nights · $550Mid-range $2,170

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27. 27Melbourne

    Budget trip$1,600

    ~17 h flight · $1,0705 nights · $530Mid-range $2,170

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Plan around your own budget

A rough guide only: flights are estimated from the distance and daily costs are typical prices for one person (a place to stay shared by two, food and getting around), not quotes. Check real fares before you book.