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$158+ Cheap flights from Rochester (RST) to San Francisco Bay Area

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — SFO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area

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FlightHub
3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(Delta)

One-way from

$158
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:08 pmRST - OAK
2 stops7h 35mDelta
Sat 5/176:00 amOAK - RST
2 stops8h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/15$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 5/2011:31 amRST - SJC
2 stops12h 35mDelta
Tue 5/276:30 amSJC - RST
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/16$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 4/2511:56 amRST - SJC
2 stops12h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/266:10 amSJC - RST
2 stops14h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$615

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Rochester

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San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RochesterOakland

RST - OAK

RSTOAK

Rochester

Tue 5/6

6:08 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Oakland

Sat 5/17

6:00 am-4:04 pm

2 stops8h 04m

$317

RochesterSan Jose

RST - SJC

RSTSJC

Rochester

Tue 5/20

11:31 am-10:06 pm

2 stops12h 35m

San Jose

Tue 5/27

6:30 am-4:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$417

RochesterSan Jose

RST - SJC

RSTSJC

Rochester

Mon 5/19

12:21 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops12h 25m

San Jose

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-5:46 pm

3 stops9h 46m

$1,069

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Sat 8/2

1:20 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$158

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Deals found on 4/17

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 RST to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Bay Area. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Rochester (RST) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco Bay Area from Rochester.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The most popular route from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area is Rochester - San Jose. You may also consider Rochester - San Francisco or Rochester - Oakland.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 Bay Area.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area 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 to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 2 airlines flying from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$278Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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