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$364+ Cheap flights from Rochester to San Francisco (RST - SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$364
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$358
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Cheapest flights from Rochester to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 5/156:18 pmRST - SFO
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/219:15 amSFO - RST
2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 5/1511:20 amRST - SFO
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Wed 5/2112:40 amSFO - RST
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Deal found 2/19$383

Find flights from Rochester to San Francisco within your budget

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Rochester

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Depart

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Price

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Thu 5/15

6:18 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

9:15 am-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$364

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Thu 5/15

11:20 am-6:09 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

12:40 am-10:48 am

1 stop8h 08m

$383

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Tue 3/4

5:50 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 39m

$414

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Deals found on 2/19

Compare providers for flights from Rochester to San Francisco

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rochester to San Francisco in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rochester-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rochester-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rochester-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rochester to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Rochester to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Rochester to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Rochester to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

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 February 20, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,219 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    American Airlines, at $364, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rochester to San Francisco. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. American Airlines is priced at 3% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Rochester to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to San Francisco. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$277Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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