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$104+ Cheap flights from Rochester, NY (ROC) to California

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ROC — LAX
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
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Round-trip from

$245
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One-way from

$104
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$396
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Cheapest flights from Rochester to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/278:31 amROC - RNO
2 stops12h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/307:34 pmRNO - ROC
2 stops14h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1011:24 amROC - SFO
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1611:09 pmSFO - ROC
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/296:28 amROC - LAS
2 stops10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/411:24 pmLAS - ROC
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$252
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/84:19 pmROC - LAS
1 stop11h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/119:24 pmLAS - ROC
1 stop14h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/14$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/57:49 pmROC - SFO
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/1011:35 amSFO - ROC
1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/35:55 pmROC - SAN
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Tue 6/108:55 pmSAN - ROC
1 stop11h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$274
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/912:10 pmROC - LAS
1 stop12h 25mSouthwest
Tue 5/138:00 amLAS - ROC
Nonstop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/13$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/236:17 pmROC - SFO
1 stop9h 30mDelta
Tue 7/11:48 pmSFO - ROC
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/14$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:15 pmROC - LAS
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Thu 6/512:55 amLAS - ROC
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/14$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/276:30 amROC - SAN
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/3110:46 amSAN - ROC
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/166:24 amROC - PSP
2 stops14h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/238:15 amPSP - ROC
2 stops9h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$285
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1411:35 amROC - SAN
1 stop10h 23mJetBlue
Fri 7/188:30 pmSAN - ROC
1 stop11h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 4/14$287

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rochester to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to California that are best for you.

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Rochester

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 9/10

11:24 am-5:54 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

11:09 pm-11:53 am

1 stop9h 44m

$251

RochesterLas Vegas

ROC - LAS

ROCLAS

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 4/23

4:25 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops9h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/26

6:00 am-3:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$252

RochesterLas Vegas

ROC - LAS

ROCLAS

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 5/8

4:19 pm-12:25 am

1 stop11h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/11

9:24 pm-3:14 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$261

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 5/5

7:49 pm-1:12 am

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

11:35 am-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$262

RochesterSan Diego

ROC - SAN

ROCSAN

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 6/3

5:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Diego

Tue 6/10

8:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop11h 55m

$274

RochesterLas Vegas

ROC - LAS

ROCLAS

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 5/9

12:10 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/13

8:00 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$276

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 6/23

6:17 pm-12:47 am

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

1:48 pm-12:54 am

1 stop8h 06m

$277

RochesterLas Vegas

ROC - LAS

ROCLAS

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 5/30

6:15 pm-12:11 am

1 stop8h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/6

11:59 pm-11:47 am

1 stop8h 48m

$277

RochesterSan Diego

ROC - SAN

ROCSAN

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 5/27

6:30 am-11:23 am

1 stop7h 53m

San Diego

Sat 5/31

10:46 am-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$284

RochesterPalm Springs

ROC - PSP

ROCPSP

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 8/16

6:24 am-5:47 pm

2 stops14h 23m

Palm Springs

Sat 8/23

8:15 am-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$285

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Best time to book a flight from Rochester to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, New York to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to California (average of $246). Flying from Rochester, New York to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ROC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

When flying from Rochester, New York to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Rochester to California to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
158 reviews

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rochester to California?

    Located just 3.8 mi from the city center, Rochester Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to California from Rochester.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rochester, New York to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $104. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Rochester, New York to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rochester, New York to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Rochester, New York to California consider Rochester Greater Rochester Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Rochester Greater Rochester Intl - San Diego or Rochester Greater Rochester Intl - San Francisco as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to California that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rochester to California?

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, New York to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to California (average of $246). Flying from Rochester, New York to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Rochester to California

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$247Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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