HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
California

$91+ Cheap flights from Rochester, NY (ROC) to California

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Rochester to California with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Rochester to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Rochester to California flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$207
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$91
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$375
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rochester Greater Rochester Intl-Los Angeles flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Rochester Greater Rochester Intl-Los Angeles flights.
Search Deals
From Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to California
Search Deals
One-way flight from Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to California
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Rochester to California

Cheapest flights from Rochester to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/244:26 pmROC - SAN
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/3010:45 pmSAN - ROC
1 stop10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$207
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/2512:45 pmROC - SFO
1 stop10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/3012:21 amSFO - ROC
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 6/55:50 pmROC - SAN
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Tue 6/108:55 pmSAN - ROC
1 stop11h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$247
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/234:19 pmROC - LAS
1 stop11h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/289:24 pmLAS - ROC
1 stop14h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$248
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/186:32 pmROC - LAS
2 stops24h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2212:27 amLAS - ROC
1 stop11h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 6/135:53 pmROC - LAX
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1710:40 pmLAX - ROC
1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 5/216:15 pmROC - LAS
1 stop8h 56mDelta
Sat 5/2411:20 pmLAS - ROC
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/1$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 10/165:52 pmROC - SAN
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2010:30 pmSAN - ROC
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/26:17 pmROC - LAX
1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/51:08 amLAX - ROC
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$271
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 6/1511:25 amROC - LAS
1 stop9h 49mJetBlue
Wed 6/1810:10 amLAS - ROC
1 stop10h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/195:30 pmROC - SFO
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Tue 8/2611:30 amSFO - ROC
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/30$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 5/244:26 pmROC - LAS
2 stops9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2612:40 amLAS - ROC
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$284

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rochester to California 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Rochester

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RochesterSan Diego

ROC - SAN

ROCSAN

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 5/24

4:26 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Diego

Fri 5/30

10:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$207

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 5/25

12:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop10h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

12:21 am-10:42 am

1 stop7h 21m

$213

RochesterSan Diego

ROC - SAN

ROCSAN

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 6/5

5:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Diego

Tue 6/10

8:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop11h 55m

$247

RochesterLas Vegas

ROC - LAS

ROCLAS

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 6/2

4:19 pm-12:25 am

1 stop11h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/4

12:33 am-5:27 pm

2 stops13h 54m

$247

RochesterLas Vegas

ROC - LAS

ROCLAS

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 5/18

6:32 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops24h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/22

12:27 am-2:41 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$249

RochesterLos Angeles

ROC - LAX

ROCLAX

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 6/13

5:53 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/17

10:40 pm-10:15 am

1 stop8h 35m

$261

RochesterLas Vegas

ROC - LAS

ROCLAS

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 5/13

6:15 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/17

11:59 pm-9:01 am

1 stop6h 02m

$267

RochesterLos Angeles

ROC - LAX

ROCLAX

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 6/2

6:17 pm-1:12 am

1 stop9h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/5

1:08 am-1:08 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$271

RochesterLas Vegas

ROC - LAS

ROCLAS

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 6/15

11:25 am-6:14 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/19

9:05 pm-10:40 am

1 stop10h 35m

$272

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 8/19

5:30 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

11:30 am-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$277

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/29

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Rochester to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Rochester with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to California (average of $246). Flying from Rochester, New York to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Rochester, New York to California, 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 California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Rochester to California to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
160 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester to California. 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 California?

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $91. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Rochester, New York to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rochester, New York to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Rochester, New York to California consider Rochester Greater Rochester Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Rochester Greater Rochester Intl - San Francisco or Rochester Greater Rochester Intl - Los Angeles as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rochester to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rochester to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rochester to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to California 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 California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to California (average of $246). Flying from Rochester, New York to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Rochester to California

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
LaGuardia to Fort Lauderdale flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles flights
Newark to Fort Lauderdale flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Miami flights
LaGuardia to Miami flights
Newark to Miami flights
Newark to Las Vegas flights
LaGuardia to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
LaGuardia to O'Hare Intl flights
Newark to Orlando flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Seattle flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to O'Hare Intl flights
Newark to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Fort Lauderdale flights
Newark to Seattle flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Orlando flights
Newark to San Francisco flights
LaGuardia to Atlanta flights
Newark to Los Angeles flights
LaGuardia to Orlando flights
Newark to O'Hare Intl flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Hobby flights
LaGuardia to Los Angeles flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco flights
John F Kennedy Intl to West Palm Beach flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Atlanta flights
LaGuardia to Las Vegas flights
Newark to Hobby flights
Newark to Atlanta flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Midway flights
Newark to Midway flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Sky Harbor Intl flights
LaGuardia to Hobby flights
Newark to Denver flights
Newark to Tampa flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Denver flights
LaGuardia to Denver flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Ontario flights
John F Kennedy Intl to George Bush Intcntl flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Tampa flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Nashville flights
LaGuardia to Seattle flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Charlotte flights
Newark to George Bush Intcntl flights
LaGuardia to San Francisco flights
Newark to Sky Harbor Intl flights
LaGuardia to George Bush Intcntl flights
LaGuardia to Tampa flights

Top 5 airlines flying from Rochester to California

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to California. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$247Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.