I compared several providers’ offerings for vacations in July to San Francisco, testing departures from Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. Packages include airfare, three nights’ accommodations, and all additional taxes and fees, with prices starting at $221.

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


Expedia’s prices start at $384 from Chicago, $221 from Los Angeles, and $527 from New York. Travelocity offers pricing starting at $388 from Chicago, $234 from Los Angeles, and $609 from New York.United Vacations’ packages start at $524 from Chicago, $252 from Los Angeles, and $658 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 tool to compare vacation prices from multiple travel providers.

Which deal offers the best value?

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

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

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.

(Editor’s Note: SmarterTravel.com is a member of the TripAdvisor Media Network, an operating company of Expedia, Inc. Expedia, Inc. also owns Expedia.com.)

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