ROC - SFO

$135 Find Cheap Flights from Rochester to San Francisco - Compare and Save

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 8/24. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$264
Typical prices: $306-$524
United Airlines
Sat 11/7Sat 11/14
ROC - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$135
Typical prices: $201-$395
Southwest
Mon 8/24
ROC - SFO • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Rochester and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Top layover airports
New York (JFK)
Cheapest • Avg $333 (round-trip)
Chicago (MDW)
Shortest trip • 7h 33m (one-way)
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 21% price drop
July
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Rochester to San Francisco

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
5:47 pm - 11:19 pm
ROC
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SFO
8h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 10:02 am
SFO
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ROC
8h 17m
1 stop
$264United Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
United Airlines Logo
5:47 pm - 11:19 pm
ROC
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SFO
8h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 10:02 am
SFO
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ROC
8h 17m
1 stop
$264United Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 10:40 pm
ROC
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SFO
10h 43m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 9:30 pm
SFO
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ROC
10h 50m
1 stop
$269American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
7:22 am - 3:39 pm
ROC
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SFO
11h 17m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:29 pm - 11:03 am
SFO
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ROC
10h 34m
1 stop
$269American Airlines
Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 23
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 10:39 pm
ROC
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SFO
8h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:45 pm - 11:40 am
SFO
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ROC
9h 55m
1 stop
$269Delta
Wed, Jan 6 - Sun, Jan 31
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 10:39 pm
ROC
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SFO
8h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:27 pm
SFO
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ROC
7h 27m
1 stop
$269Delta
Mon, Aug 24 - Fri, Aug 28
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 11:45 pm
ROC
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SFO
8h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:40 pm - 11:45 am
SFO
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ROC
9h 05m
1 stop
$269Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 11:50 pm
ROC
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SFO
8h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:40 pm - 11:15 am
SFO
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ROC
8h 35m
1 stop
$269Southwest
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, May 19
JetBlue Logo
6:30 am - 2:12 pm
ROC
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SFO
10h 42m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
11:45 am - 11:37 pm
SFO
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ROC
8h 52m
1 stop
$410JetBlue
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Nov 24
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 2:14 pm
ROC
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SFO
11h 14m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
10:25 am - 11:59 pm
SFO
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ROC
10h 34m
1 stop
$471JetBlue
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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.

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

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 Francisco departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from Rochester usually cost between $437 and $655 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $264 on United Airlines (Nov 13-Nov 15).

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 $368 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $566 and $505 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 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$135
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rochester to San Francisco was $135 for a one-way ticket and $264 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 $490 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 $472 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Rochester (ROC)
San Francisco (SFO)