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

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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RST
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Rochester

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rochester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Rochester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Mon 12/155:55 amSFO - RST
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Mon 12/226:36 pmRST - SFO
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/8$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/911:59 pmSFO - RST
2 stops10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1312:41 pmRST - SFO
2 stops12h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$554
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/910:45 pmSFO - RST
2 stops10h 15mDelta
Sat 12/137:00 amRST - SFO
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/9$762
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/165:55 amSFO - RST
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Fri 12/266:36 pmRST - SFO
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/11$852
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/169:00 amSFO - RST
2 stops11h 02mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/2611:06 amRST - SFO
2 stops11h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$933
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/165:55 amSFO - RST
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Wed 12/177:00 amRST - SFO
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/10$1,046
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/167:00 amSFO - RST
2 stops13h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1712:41 pmRST - SFO
1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,088

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Rochester (RST). 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$313
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$313
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$583
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 36% potential increase in price ($343 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Rochester 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Rochester that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Rochester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

11:23 pm-11:02 am

1 stop9h 39m

Rochester

Mon 2/16

11:32 am-7:47 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$313

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

5:55 am-3:28 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Rochester

Fri 12/26

6:36 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$852

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Sun 12/21

1:11 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Rochester

Tue 12/23

11:06 am-10:59 pm

2 stops13h 53m

$1,045

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

12:25 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops8h 26m

Rochester

Wed 12/17

4:20 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$1,052

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-10:02 pm

2 stops13h 02m

Rochester

Wed 12/17

12:41 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$1,088

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

12:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop8h 30m

$523

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-10:02 pm

2 stops13h 02m

$570

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Deals found on 12/10

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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 San Francisco to Rochester in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 San Francisco-Rochester, Minnesota flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Rochester, Minnesota flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Rochester, Minnesota flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Rochester, Minnesota flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Francisco-Rochester, Minnesota 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 San Francisco to Rochester

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rochester from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Rochester

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $98). Flying from San Francisco to Rochester, Minnesota in March is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 SFO to RST?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Rochester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Rochester, Minnesota at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rochester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rochester. 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 Rochester. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from San Francisco to Rochester have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Rochester. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Rochester, Minnesota?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Rochester, Minnesota can take about 7h 33m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $852. The distance from San Francisco to Rochester, Minnesota is about 1612 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    American Airlines, at $288, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Rochester, Minnesota. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. American Airlines is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Rochester 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 San Francisco to Rochester, Minnesota?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $98). Flying from San Francisco to Rochester, Minnesota in March is currently the most expensive (average of $198). 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 San Francisco to Rochester

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Rochester. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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