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$126+ Cheap flights from Rochester, NY (ROC) 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — SFO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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Round-trip from

$232
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$516
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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 American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/167:41 amSFO - ROC
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 6/27:50 pmROC - SFO
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1711:05 pmSFO - ROC
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/3012:23 pmROC - SFO
1 stop10h 46mDelta
Mon 6/1611:59 pmSFO - ROC
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/17$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/316:00 amROC - SJC
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Tue 6/176:35 amSJC - ROC
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/17$297
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/123:26 pmROC - SJC
2 stops27h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/161:38 pmSJC - ROC
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 7/56:55 pmROC - SFO
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Sat 7/125:30 amSFO - ROC
2 stops13h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$314
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/124:19 pmROC - SJC
3 stops26h 14mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/161:38 pmSJC - ROC
2 stops18h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$346
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3012:59 pmROC - SFO
1 stop11h 29mJetBlue
Thu 6/198:30 pmSFO - ROC
1 stop11h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 4/17$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/21:01 pmROC - OAK
2 stops13h 42mDelta
Tue 5/65:10 pmOAK - ROC
2 stops14h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/17$413
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 6/23:50 pmROC - SJC
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Tue 6/179:20 amSJC - ROC
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$418
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/305:51 pmROC - SJC
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/76:24 pmSJC - ROC
2 stops12h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$432
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/215:43 amROC - SFO
2 stops13h 51mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/259:04 amSFO - ROC
2 stops11h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$461

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Rochester

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 8/31

1:28 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop11h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

5:56 am-6:05 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$232

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 5/13

6:45 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

11:59 pm-10:15 am

1 stop7h 16m

$251

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 5/30

6:15 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

11:59 pm-11:35 am

1 stop8h 36m

$277

RochesterSan Jose

ROC - SJC

ROCSJC

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop8h 16m

San Jose

Tue 6/17

6:35 am-5:22 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$297

RochesterSan Jose

ROC - SJC

ROCSJC

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 5/12

3:26 pm-3:33 pm

2 stops27h 07m

San Jose

Fri 5/16

1:38 pm-10:43 am

2 stops18h 05m

$305

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 9/15

7:50 am-4:25 pm

2 stops11h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

9:05 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$322

RochesterSan Jose

ROC - SJC

ROCSJC

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 5/12

4:19 pm-3:33 pm

3 stops26h 14m

San Jose

Fri 5/16

1:38 pm-10:43 am

2 stops18h 05m

$346

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 6/13

11:35 am-9:03 pm

1 stop12h 28m

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

8:30 pm-10:49 am

1 stop11h 19m

$358

RochesterOakland

ROC - OAK

ROCOAK

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 5/2

1:01 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops13h 42m

Oakland

Tue 5/6

5:10 pm-11:02 am

2 stops14h 52m

$413

RochesterSan Jose

ROC - SJC

ROCSJC

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 6/2

3:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San Jose

Tue 6/17

9:20 am-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$418

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Rochester, New York 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 ROC 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, New York 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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,926 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rochester, New York to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $126. American Airlines flights start at $137 while deals on Delta start at $139 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Rochester, New York to San Francisco Bay Area are Rochester Greater Rochester Intl - San Francisco, Rochester Greater Rochester Intl - San Jose and Rochester Greater Rochester Intl - Oakland.

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

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    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, New York to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Rochester, New York 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 5 airlines flying from Rochester to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 5 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
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$271Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$292Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$311Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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