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$164+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rochester (SFO - RST)

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RST
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 12, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
2 stars

Round-trip from

$288
(Delta)

One-way from

$164
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$508
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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 May 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 7/1712:52 amSFO - RST
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Mon 7/214:49 pmRST - SFO
1 stop8h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/12$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Fri 7/1811:59 pmSFO - RST
2 stops11h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/212:22 pmRST - SFO
2 stops10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$319

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Depart

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San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Thu 7/17

12:52 am-10:47 am

1 stop7h 55m

Rochester

Mon 7/21

4:49 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$288

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Fri 7/18

11:59 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops11h 31m

Rochester

Mon 7/21

2:22 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$319

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

6:10 am-5:09 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$164

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

8:00 pm-10:52 am

2 stops12h 52m

$199

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Deals found on 5/11

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Rochester

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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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rochester (average of $395). Flying from San Francisco to Rochester in June is currently the most expensive (average of $464). 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 May 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Rochester at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Rochester by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rochester ranges from 0.8 - 4.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Rochester when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Rochester by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rochester, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

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 May 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($288), and American Airlines ($319) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Rochester. Delta is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rochester (average of $395). Flying from San Francisco to Rochester in June is currently the most expensive (average of $464). 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$288Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$301Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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