ROC - SFO

$146 Find Cheap Flights from Rochester to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rochester to San Francisco departing on 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$291
Overall average: $408
United Airlines
Tue 4/21Tue 4/28
ROC - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$146
Typical prices: $172-$387
United Airlines
Tue 4/14
ROC - SFO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $291 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Rochester and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $412 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 31m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Rochester to San Francisco (ROC-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rochester to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rochester to San Francisco

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 6:38 pm
ROC
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SFO
8h 13m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 9:51 am
SFO
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ROC
9h 21m
1 stop
$291United Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
American Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:04 pm
ROC
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SFO
10h 34m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 10:33 am
SFO
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ROC
8h 58m
1 stop
$292American Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
American Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:04 pm
ROC
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SFO
10h 34m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 1:00 pm
SFO
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ROC
10h 30m
1 stop
$295American Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
American Airlines Logo
11:17 am - 7:04 pm
ROC
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SFO
10h 47m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 10:33 am
SFO
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ROC
8h 58m
1 stop
$296American Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
United Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 1:17 am
ROC
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SFO
8h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:45 am - 1:39 pm
SFO
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ROC
9h 54m
1 stop
$298United Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, May 4
American Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 1:15 pm
ROC
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SFO
11h 00m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:59 am - 2:44 pm
SFO
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ROC
10h 45m
2 stops
$301American Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 14
Southwest Logo
7:50 pm - 12:20 am
ROC
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SFO
7h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:25 pm - 3:20 pm
SFO
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ROC
12h 55m
1 stop
$303Southwest
Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 7
United Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 1:15 am
ROC
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SFO
8h 21m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 9:27 am
SFO
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ROC
6h 57m
1 stop
$305United Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 18
American Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 9:28 pm
ROC
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SFO
10h 48m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 7:10 pm
SFO
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ROC
10h 25m
1 stop
$308American Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 5
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 11:35 pm
ROC
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SFO
7h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 12:15 am
SFO
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ROC
10h 15m
2 stops
$310Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Rochester to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Rochester to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rochester to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Rochester to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost $341 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $464 and $455 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rochester to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Rochester to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Rochester to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$146
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Rochester to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rochester to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Rochester to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rochester to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rochester to San Francisco was $146 for a one-way ticket and $291 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Rochester and San Francisco?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Rochester to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Rochester to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Rochester and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from Rochester?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Rochester to San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Rochester to San Francisco, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rochester to San Francisco are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $464 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $404 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Rochester to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Rochester to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Rochester to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Rochester is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Rochester to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Rochester with another airline. Booking your flights between Rochester and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Rochester to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Rochester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Rochester to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rochester to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4318 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awful - both legs. The check in was awful, getting on the plane required walking down a spiral staircase (dangerous), then taking a bus about 5 miles out from the terminal. The seat was broken (I was in business), there was no internet during the flight (both legs). The aircraft was very old. I saw rust in some place, tape holding things up in the bathroom. This was an unacceptable experience for such a long haul flight.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Very pleasant flight attendants. Gate crew rather loud chatting with each other.

Plane was in bad shape. TV’s and WiFi didn’t work. Plane need a refresh. Not enough room for bags.

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

Worst flight experience ever flights canceled. JetBlue told us just did not even bother standing in line to come back in one and a half hours then without any information we had to go pick up all of our luggage and spend over $2000 in accommodation just to get home. JetBlue said that the next flight available for us to get home would be three days later. Absolutely absurd hasn’t offered to give us any compensation do not fly JetBlue horrible company. They said it was based on the weather and the weather is great in all locations that we would’ve been flying to total hoax. I think it’s a conspiracy theory.

Communication since no reason or explanation was given for 3 hrs delay

Excellent. Although they used to greet me as a mosaic member and provide a free drink, early boarding helps me to keep coming back to JetBlue.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Tell the crew (when boarding) to yell at the imbeciles blocking us from walking up to scan. I promise everyone crowds around and half of us (most the time I’m group 4) have to push our way through. Your staff is awesome, the public - not so much-

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

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