I compared several providers’ offerings for vacations in early November to San Francisco, testing departures from Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Three-night packages include airfare, three nights’ accommodations, and all additional taxes and fees, with prices starting at $168.

The listed rates are per person based on double occupancy. Sample per-person prices are:

Expedia’s prices start at $288 from Chicago, $168 from Los Angeles, and $368 from New York. Travelocity offers pricing starting at $300 from Chicago, $180 from Los Angeles, and $380 from New York.United Vacations’ packages start at $494 from Chicago, $220 from Los Angeles, and $468 from New York. Delta Vacations’ offers start at $451 from Chicago, $257 from Los Angeles, and $438 from New York.

Single travelers may pay a supplementary charge for each package. Availability is limited.

All prices, dates, and booking details listed here were valid at the time of publication. Some information may have changed since that time.

It’s always a good idea to compare costs before making a reservation, and you can use our price-comparison tool to search multiple travel providers.

Which deal offers the best value?

If you’re going by price alone, I found that Expedia had the cheapest rates for all departure cities.

Another important factor to consider, however, is the type of lodging included. To compare hotel ratings, visit TripAdvisor, a partner of SmarterTravel.com.

Please note that many providers do not list booking deadlines, and not all packages may be available for the travel dates you want. Be flexible with your travel dates to find the best deal for your vacation.

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