Cheap flights from Rochester to San Francisco (RST - SFO) from $278

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
RST — SFO
Apr 3 — Apr 101

Cheap flight deals from Rochester to San Francisco

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 March 29, 2024.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$653

Round-trip from

$268
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 56% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Rochester to San Francisco

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rochester to San Francisco?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 47% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to San Francisco?

Flights from Rochester to San Francisco lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Rochester to San Francisco in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at $171.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rochester to San Francisco (RST - SFO)?

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 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Delta flights from Rochester to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Rochester and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from Rochester to San Francisco. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Sat 4/276:10 amSFO - RST
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/27$278
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
2 stops12h 50mDelta
Sat 4/276:10 amSFO - RST
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/27$283
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
2 stops11h 29mDelta
Sat 4/279:30 pmSFO - RST
2 stops13h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/27$288
Sat 5/45:20 amRST - SFO
2 stops11h 28mDelta
Tue 5/76:05 amSFO - RST
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 3/26$338
Sat 5/45:20 amRST - SFO
2 stops12h 09mDelta
Tue 5/79:30 pmSFO - RST
2 stops13h 43mDelta
Deal found 3/26$343
Fri 5/105:35 amRST - SFO
2 stops11h 16mDelta
Sun 5/126:10 amSFO - RST
2 stops9h 31mDelta
Deal found 3/27$348
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Fri 4/2612:45 amSFO - RST
1 stop11h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/27$386
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
2 stops12h 50mDelta
Fri 4/2612:45 amSFO - RST
1 stop11h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/27$391
Sat 5/45:20 amRST - SFO
1 stop9h 37mDelta
Tue 5/76:05 amSFO - RST
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 3/26$421

Cheap American Airlines flights from Rochester to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Rochester and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from Rochester to San Francisco. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Wed 6/129:54 amRST - SFO
2 stops10h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/177:00 pmSFO - RST
2 stops12h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$553
Fri 5/244:41 pmRST - SFO
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:00 amSFO - RST
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$746
Fri 5/244:41 pmRST - SFO
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/267:06 amSFO - RST
2 stops12h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$749
Fri 5/248:02 amRST - SFO
2 stops13h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/267:06 amSFO - RST
2 stops12h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$754

Cheap Rochester to San Francisco flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Rochester to San Francisco specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Prices were last updated on March 29, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Rochester to San Francisco in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Sat 4/276:10 amSFO - RST
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/27$278
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
2 stops12h 50mDelta
Sat 4/276:10 amSFO - RST
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/27$283
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
2 stops11h 29mDelta
Sat 4/279:30 pmSFO - RST
2 stops13h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/27$288
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Fri 4/2612:45 amSFO - RST
1 stop11h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/27$386
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
2 stops12h 50mDelta
Fri 4/2612:45 amSFO - RST
1 stop11h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/27$391

Rochester to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Rochester and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Rochester to San Francisco in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Sat 4/276:10 amSFO - RST
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/27$278
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
2 stops12h 50mDelta
Sat 4/276:10 amSFO - RST
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/27$283
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
2 stops11h 29mDelta
Sat 4/279:30 pmSFO - RST
2 stops13h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/27$288
Fri 5/101:53 pmRST - SFO
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Sun 5/123:07 pmSFO - RST
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/27$338
Fri 5/105:35 amRST - SFO
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Sun 5/126:10 amSFO - RST
2 stops9h 31mDelta
Deal found 3/27$343
Fri 5/105:35 amRST - SFO
2 stops11h 16mDelta
Sun 5/126:10 amSFO - RST
2 stops9h 31mDelta
Deal found 3/27$348
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Fri 4/2612:45 amSFO - RST
1 stop11h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/27$386
Tue 4/231:55 pmRST - SFO
2 stops12h 50mDelta
Fri 4/2612:45 amSFO - RST
1 stop11h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/27$391

One-way flights to San Francisco from Rochester

Search for one-way flight options from Rochester to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Rochester to San Francisco, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users needing a return flight from Rochester to San Francisco should utilize the search form above.
Sun 3/315:48 pmRST - SFO
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$479
Sun 3/3112:00 pmRST - SFO
2 stops13h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$484

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 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$278 - $553

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Tue 4/23

1 stop5h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 4/27

1 stop6h 24m

$278

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Tue 4/23

2 stops12h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 4/27

1 stop6h 24m

$283

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Tue 4/23

2 stops11h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 4/27

2 stops13h 42m

$288

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Sat 5/4

2 stops11h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 5/7

1 stop5h 08m

$338

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Sat 5/4

2 stops12h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 5/7

2 stops13h 43m

$343

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Fri 5/10

2 stops11h 16m

San Francisco

Sun 5/12

2 stops9h 31m

$348

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Tue 4/23

1 stop5h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 4/26

1 stop11h 49m

$386

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Tue 4/23

2 stops12h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 4/26

1 stop11h 49m

$391

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Wed 6/12

2 stops10h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 6/17

2 stops12h 24m

$553

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/27

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rochester 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 March 24, 2024.
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Noon
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rochester to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Francisco by month

Plan your trip from Rochester to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Rochester to San Francisco is currently $482 while a round-trip flight costs $356. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Rochester to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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.

January

$274

February

$281

March

$330

April

$319

May

$313

June

$385

July

$368

August

$298

September

$269

October

$268

November

$287

December

$268

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °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 March 29, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Rochester to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Delta and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

7.3
Good
15,181 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Rochester to San Francisco for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Rochester to San Francisco for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $278, but on average you can expect to pay $467.

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

    Delta, at $278, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rochester to San Francisco. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. Delta is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Rochester to San Francisco?

  • What does RST to SFO mean?

    Rochester Airport is RST and San Francisco Airport is SFO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Rochester to San Francisco with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 see available direct flights.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Rochester to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Rochester to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 3/27.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Rochester to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 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 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$227Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$283Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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