18 days in New York City & San Francisco Itinerary

Explore New York City's surroundings by going to Philadelphia (Physick House, Independence Hall, &more). Next up on the itinerary: go for a walk through Central Park, explore the world behind art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, enjoy breathtaking views from Empire State Building, and wander the streets of Times Square.

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London, UK to New York City is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to New York City is minus 5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in March, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to fly to San Francisco.

Venture out of the city with trips to Windsor (Foothill Regional Park & Ace It Bike Tours), Point Reyes Safaris (in Point Reyes Station) and Stephen & Walker Winery (in Healdsburg). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, take a leisurely stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Tea Garden, and explore the world behind art at Asian Art Museum.

To find maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our San Francisco trip itinerary planning website.

Getting from New York City to San Francisco by flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and subway. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from New York City in March: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 21°C and lows are around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.