10 days in San Francisco & Phoenix Itinerary

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, don't miss a visit to Ferry Building Marketplace, and get a taste of the local shopping with Union Square.

For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our San Francisco trip itinerary builder app.

Canberra, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Canberra to San Francisco is minus 18 hours. Traveling from Canberra in May, things will get somewhat warmer in San Francisco: highs are around 24°C and lows about 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Phoenix.

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. Venture out of the city with trips to Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (in Scottsdale) and Cave Creek Olive Oil Company (in Cave Creek). There's still lots to do: see Off-Road Tours, indulge your senses at Arizona Scenic Tours - Day Tours, see the interesting displays at Musical Instrument Museum, and take in nature's colorful creations at Rose Garden at Mesa Community College.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Phoenix travel route planner.

You can fly from San Francisco to Phoenix in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from San Francisco to Phoenix, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from San Francisco in May, plan for warmer days and somewhat warmer nights in Phoenix: temperatures range from 39°C by day to 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.