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Cheap flights from Rochester to San Francisco (RST - SFO) from $313

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Cheap flight deals from Rochester to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (RST) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 27, 2024.

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Average price

$202

Round-trip from

$268
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rochester to San Francisco?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 47% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Flights from Rochester to San Francisco lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Rochester to San Francisco in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at $171.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rochester to San Francisco (RST - SFO)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rochester to San Francisco in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Delta flights from Rochester to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Rochester and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from Rochester to San Francisco. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Wed 7/35:24 amRST - SFO
2 stops8h 46mDelta
Sat 7/612:33 pmSFO - RST
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/25$313
Wed 7/35:24 amRST - SFO
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Sat 7/66:10 amSFO - RST
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/25$353
Wed 7/35:24 amRST - SFO
2 stops8h 46mDelta
Sat 7/61:20 pmSFO - RST
2 stops7h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/25$403
Tue 4/306:20 pmRST - SFO
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Sat 5/43:10 pmSFO - RST
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/25$458
Tue 4/306:20 pmRST - SFO
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Sat 5/410:55 amSFO - RST
2 stops9h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/25$463
Tue 4/305:20 amRST - SFO
2 stops8h 30mDelta
Sat 5/410:55 amSFO - RST
2 stops9h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/26$515
Thu 5/165:35 amRST - SFO
2 stops11h 16mDelta
Sun 5/1910:45 pmSFO - RST
2 stops12h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/26$653
Tue 4/305:20 amRST - SFO
2 stops12h 09mDelta
Sat 5/410:55 amSFO - RST
2 stops9h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/25$686
Tue 4/306:20 pmRST - SFO
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Fri 5/312:45 amSFO - RST
1 stop11h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/25$743

Cheap American Airlines flights from Rochester to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Rochester and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from Rochester to San Francisco. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Thu 5/164:41 pmRST - SFO
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/191:19 pmSFO - RST
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$608
Thu 5/168:02 amRST - SFO
2 stops13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:00 amSFO - RST
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$663

Cheap Rochester to San Francisco flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Rochester to San Francisco specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Prices were last updated on April 27, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Rochester to San Francisco in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 4/306:20 pmRST - SFO
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Sat 5/43:10 pmSFO - RST
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/25$458
Tue 4/306:20 pmRST - SFO
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Sat 5/410:55 amSFO - RST
2 stops9h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/25$463
Tue 4/305:20 amRST - SFO
2 stops8h 30mDelta
Sat 5/410:55 amSFO - RST
2 stops9h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/26$515
Thu 5/164:41 pmRST - SFO
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/191:19 pmSFO - RST
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$608
Thu 5/165:35 amRST - SFO
2 stops11h 16mDelta
Sun 5/1910:45 pmSFO - RST
2 stops12h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/26$653
Thu 5/168:02 amRST - SFO
2 stops13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:00 amSFO - RST
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$663
Tue 4/305:20 amRST - SFO
2 stops12h 09mDelta
Sat 5/410:55 amSFO - RST
2 stops9h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/25$686
Tue 4/306:20 pmRST - SFO
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Fri 5/312:45 amSFO - RST
1 stop11h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/25$743
Tue 4/305:20 amRST - SFO
2 stops8h 30mDelta
Fri 5/312:45 amSFO - RST
1 stop11h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/26$748

Rochester to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Rochester and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Rochester to San Francisco in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 7/35:24 amRST - SFO
2 stops8h 46mDelta
Sat 7/612:33 pmSFO - RST
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/25$313
Wed 7/35:24 amRST - SFO
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Sat 7/66:10 amSFO - RST
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/25$353
Wed 7/35:24 amRST - SFO
2 stops8h 46mDelta
Sat 7/61:20 pmSFO - RST
2 stops7h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/25$403
Tue 4/306:20 pmRST - SFO
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Sat 5/43:10 pmSFO - RST
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/25$458
Tue 4/306:20 pmRST - SFO
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Sat 5/410:55 amSFO - RST
2 stops9h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/25$463
Tue 4/305:20 amRST - SFO
2 stops8h 30mDelta
Sat 5/410:55 amSFO - RST
2 stops9h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/26$515
Thu 5/164:41 pmRST - SFO
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/191:19 pmSFO - RST
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$608
Thu 5/165:35 amRST - SFO
2 stops11h 16mDelta
Sun 5/1910:45 pmSFO - RST
2 stops12h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/26$653
Thu 5/168:02 amRST - SFO
2 stops13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:00 amSFO - RST
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$663

Find flights from Rochester to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rochester to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.

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Budget

$313 - $663

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Depart

Return

Price

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Wed 7/3

2 stops8h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 7/6

1 stop7h 55m

$313

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Wed 7/3

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 7/6

1 stop7h 16m

$353

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Wed 7/3

2 stops8h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 7/6

2 stops7h 08m

$403

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Tue 4/30

1 stop7h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 5/4

1 stop5h 31m

$458

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Tue 4/30

1 stop7h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 5/4

2 stops9h 46m

$463

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Tue 4/30

2 stops8h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 5/4

2 stops9h 46m

$515

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Thu 5/16

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 5/19

1 stop6h 38m

$608

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Thu 5/16

2 stops11h 16m

San Francisco

Sun 5/19

2 stops12h 28m

$653

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Thu 5/16

2 stops13h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 5/19

1 stop8h 09m

$663

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Rochester to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Rochester to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rochester to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Francisco by month

Plan your trip from Rochester to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Rochester to San Francisco is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $492. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Rochester to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$274

February

$281

March

$330

April

$306

May

$310

June

$384

July

$368

August

$298

September

$268

October

$268

November

$287

December

$268

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated April 27, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rochester to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Delta and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
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Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,875 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,951 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Rochester to San Francisco for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Rochester to San Francisco for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $313, but on average you can expect to pay $550.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester to San Francisco round-trip?

    Delta, at $313, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rochester to San Francisco. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. Delta is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Rochester to San Francisco?

    American Airlines, Delta and Sun Country Air are the most popular airlines when flying from Rochester to San Francisco.

  • What does RST to SFO mean?

    Rochester Airport is RST and San Francisco Airport is SFO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Rochester to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Rochester to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Rochester to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rochester to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rochester to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Rochester to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Rochester to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Rochester to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Rochester to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Rochester to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/26.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Rochester to San Francisco

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Sun Country AirCheapest$227Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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