Which airports can I use when flying from Rochester to San Diego?

Flights from Rochester to San Diego usually depart from Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Rochester to San Diego?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rochester to San Diego.

Which airports do connecting flights from Rochester to San Diego pass through?

One-stop flights from Rochester to San Diego most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 40% of one-stop connections • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 16% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 16% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 14% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Rochester to San Diego?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Rochester to San Diego. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $401 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $477, a difference of $76. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Rochester to San Diego flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $437 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Rochester to San Diego?

A nonstop flight from Rochester to San Diego takes 00m, covering 2,245 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Rochester to San Diego?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Rochester to San Diego changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $263 to $2,563. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Rochester to San Diego looking right now?

One-way fares from Rochester to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $158, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Rochester to San Diego?

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 23m, compared with 7h 46m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 50m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

What is the time difference between Rochester and San Diego?

San Diego is 3 hours behind Rochester (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Payless • Europcar • Thrifty • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a Rochester to San Diego flight?

Round-trip flights from Rochester to San Diego range from $352 to $521, with an average of $437 over the past 12 months. Anything below $352 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Rochester to San Diego?

Round-trip flights from Rochester to San Diego typically range from $352 to $521. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $263, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rochester to San Diego?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rochester to San Diego. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to San Diego?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to San Diego at $338 round-trip. •July ($499) and January ($474) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Rochester to San Diego the cheapest?

Flights from Rochester to San Diego are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 43% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Rochester to San Diego?

American Airlines ($263) and Southwest ($263) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Rochester to San Diego according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Rochester to San Diego?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Rochester to San Diego route. 40% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Rochester to San Diego?

Flights via Philadelphia (PHL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $293. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Rochester to San Diego which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago Midway (MDW) had the shortest average connection time for Rochester to San Diego layovers at 4h 28m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rochester to San Diego

Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8

4:00 pm - 9:42 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 42m1 stop Philadelphia

10:14 am - 8:18 pmSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

7h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$263American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25

5:00 am - 10:59 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:45 pm - 11:00 amSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

10h 15m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$263American Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8

6:25 pm - 11:25 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:30 am - 4:30 pmSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

7h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

$263Southwest

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

12:30 pm - 9:00 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

11h 30m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

6:35 am - 4:10 pmSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

6h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

$268Southwest

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25

10:43 am - 5:17 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

1:10 pm - 11:49 pmSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

7h 39m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$279United Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

5:20 pm - 10:15 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 55m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:05 pm - 11:07 amSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

10h 02m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$297Delta

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

6:39 pm - 11:38 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:50 pm - 11:01 amSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

10h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$297Delta

Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8

1:33 pm - 8:08 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

11:00 am - 11:43 pmSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

9h 43m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$316United Airlines

Sat, Jan 2 - Wed, Jan 20

7:23 pm - 11:52 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

19h 29m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

6:36 am - 6:31 pmSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

56h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Fort Lauderdale

$612Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 2 - Wed, Jan 20

7:23 pm - 11:52 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

19h 29m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

5:26 pm - 6:31 pmSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

46h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Fort Lauderdale

$614Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Rochester to San Diego

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

7:13 am - 1:08 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

10:40 pm - 10:59 amSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

9h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$491American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 17

7:25 pm - 11:45 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway

11:40 am - 10:00 pmSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

7h 20m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$491Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

2:13 pm - 7:36 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:10 pm - 10:53 amSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

9h 43m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$491Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

2:13 pm - 10:02 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

10h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:59 am - 11:55 pmSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

9h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$491Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

6:10 am - 12:56 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

6:50 am - 4:38 pmSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

6h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$496United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

10:43 am - 5:17 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

10:40 am - 9:21 pmSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

7h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$496United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 17

12:35 pm - 6:20 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

8:20 am - 10:00 pmSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

10h 40m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Baltimore/Washington

$496Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

6:25 pm - 11:20 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

11:45 am - 11:45 pmSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

9h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Baltimore/Washington

$496Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

6:10 am - 11:13 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:30 pm - 11:05 amSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

9h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$556Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 17

6:36 pm - 12:28 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-SAN San Diego

44h 52m3 stops Raleigh-Durham Orlando Norfolk

1:22 pm - 2:59 pmSAN San Diego-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

46h 37m3 stops Raleigh-Durham Tampa Myrtle Beach Intl

$1,368Breeze Airways

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Price, demand and travel trends for Rochester to San Diego flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Rochester to San Diego? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Rochester to San Diego departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rochester to San Diego?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rochester to San Diego. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to San Diego? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Rochester to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to San Diego at $338 round-trip.
•July ($499) and January ($474) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 47% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Rochester to San Diego the cheapest?: Flights from Rochester to San Diego are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 43% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Rochester to San Diego?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rochester to San Diego.
How long is a flight from Rochester to San Diego?
A nonstop flight from Rochester to San Diego takes 00m, covering 2,245 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Rochester to San Diego?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Rochester to San Diego flight?
Round-trip flights from Rochester to San Diego range from $352 to $521, with an average of $437 over the past 12 months. Anything below $352 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Rochester to San Diego flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $437 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Rochester to San Diego changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $263 to $2,563. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Rochester to San Diego looking right now?
One-way fares from Rochester to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $158, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?
San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Rochester to San Diego?
Flights from Rochester to San Diego usually depart from Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Rochester to San Diego pass through?
One-stop flights from Rochester to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 14% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Rochester to San Diego?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Rochester to San Diego. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $401 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $477, a difference of $76.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Rochester to San Diego?
Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 23m, compared with 7h 46m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 50m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).
What is the time difference between Rochester and San Diego?
San Diego is 3 hours behind Rochester (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Diego?
Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $401, about $76 less than Sunday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 43% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Rochester to San Diego trip for September. Fares historically average $338 round-trip in that month - typically $161 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.

• Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
• Bay Club Hotel & Marina
• Sheraton San Diego Resort

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