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    San Francisco Travel Advice

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    • Key facts

    • Language English
    • Timezone GMT -5 (Florida)
    • Currency USD:US Dollar
    • Flight duration 10 hrs and 30 mins from gatwick

    San Francisco Travel Advice

    Best time to go to San Francisco

    Unlike much of the west coast, San Francisco’s a city of seasons. It might come as a surprise that summer’s not always the warmest time of year. Autumn – or fall – temperatures hover in the mid-20s, from September to November. The summer months of June through August are a little cooler, with an average of 19°C. This is when the city’s trademark fog can make an appearance, too, although this usually shifts by the afternoon. Winter sees the mercury hang around the 10°C mark – it’s also the rainiest season. Whichever month you pick, make sure to pack a light jacket or full-length trousers, as the evenings are generally cooler.

    Passports & Visas

    The USA has a visa waiver programme, which lets British tourists visit for up to 90 days without a visa. You must get an authorisation from ESTA – the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation - before you travel, and for a small fee, you can apply through our visa and travel authorisation partner – Sherpa. The US also has specific passport requirements, so it’s a good idea to check that your passport will be accepted. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa/entry-requirements

    You should also be aware that if you have travelled to or have been in Cuba, you may not be eligible for an ESTA visa waiver and may need to apply for a US visa.

    Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

    Health & Safety

    You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa/health

    Important to note on your return – Carriage of Light Sabers on TUI Airways flights from Melbourne Orlando International Airport. Light Sabers purchased on holiday will be accepted for carriage as hand luggage on your return flight, under the following conditions only:

    • They must be disassembled into the component parts (hilt and ‘blade’) prior to travel.
    • They must not be removed from any case or carrying device at any point whist in the airport environment (except to permit screening by any airport official agents)
    • They must not be, under any circumstances, removed from any case or carrying device onboard the aircraft.
    • They must be presented at check in, and not be modified in any way.

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