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$137+ Cheap flights from Rochester, NY to San Francisco (ROC - SFO)

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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Rochester to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (ROC) 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.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$295
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$137
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$427
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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 2/20. 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 5/86:17 pmROC - SFO
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1112:21 amSFO - ROC
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$295
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.
Sat 3/2212:21 pmROC - SFO
1 stop13h 59mDelta
Tue 3/256:00 amSFO - ROC
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 2/19$300
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/285:07 pmROC - SFO
1 stop10h 12mJetBlue
Tue 4/110:34 amSFO - ROC
1 stop9h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$301
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/97:35 pmROC - SFO
1 stop8h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/1310:44 pmSFO - ROC
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$374
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1112:35 pmROC - SFO
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Tue 6/1710:45 pmSFO - ROC
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$412
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/173:00 pmROC - SFO
1 stop10h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/2510:25 amSFO - ROC
2 stops10h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$484
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1610:55 amROC - SFO
3 stops33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/2611:59 pmSFO - ROC
3 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$554

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 5/8

6:17 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

12:21 am-10:42 am

1 stop7h 21m

$295

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 3/22

12:21 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop13h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

6:00 am-5:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$300

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 3/28

5:07 pm-12:19 am

1 stop10h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

10:34 am-11:27 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$301

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 4/9

7:35 pm-1:22 am

1 stop8h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

10:44 pm-9:39 am

1 stop7h 55m

$374

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 6/11

12:35 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops10h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 6/17

10:45 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$412

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 5/17

3:00 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

10:25 am-11:42 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$484

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 5/16

10:55 am-5:13 pm

3 stops33h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

11:59 pm-10:00 am

3 stops31h 01m

$554

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 3/15

5:20 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$137

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 3/13

6:19 pm-12:22 am

1 stop9h 03m

$139

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 2/27

5:07 pm-1:11 am

1 stop11h 04m

$141

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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, New York-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, New York-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rochester, New York-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester, New York-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, New York-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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rochester, New York to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rochester to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Rochester, New York to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Rochester, New York to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rochester, New York 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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rochester, New York to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Rochester to San Francisco, such as Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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, New York to San Francisco round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rochester, New York to San Francisco is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $295 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and JetBlue, starting at $300 and $301 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $137. Delta flights start at $139 while deals on JetBlue start at $141 one-way.

  • 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, New York to San Francisco?

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

Discover the top 5 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
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$271Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$319Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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