43 days in San Francisco & Raleigh Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around San Francisco: Healdsburg (Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Alexander Valley Vineyards, &more), Elkhorn Slough Safari (in Moss Landing) and Cuesta Park (in Mountain View). There's still lots to do: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, stroll around Golden Gate Park, get curious at Exploratorium, and don't miss a visit to Ferry Building Marketplace.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read San Francisco itinerary planner.

Perth, Australia to San Francisco is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. You'll gain 16 hours traveling from Perth to San Francisco due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Perth in September: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 28°C and lows are around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sun) to allow time for the flight to Raleigh.

Get out of town with these interesting Raleigh side-trips: Durham (Golden Belt Historic District, Duke University Chapel, &more), Clayton (Clayton River Walk & Deep River Brewing Company) and Mebane (Mebane Train Display & Destination Downtown). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Conservators Center, take a stroll through North Hills, stroll around Capital Area Greenway, and hike along Neuse River Trail.

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Getting from San Francisco to Raleigh by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 3 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Raleigh can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.