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$126+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Rochester (SAN - ROC)

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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ROC
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Rochester

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Rochester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Rochester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/1710:35 pm
SAN
-
ROC
1 stop9h 29m
American Airlines
Tue 3/313:47 pm
ROC
-
SAN
1 stop9h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 6/48:32 pm
SAN
-
ROC
2 stops10h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 6/85:48 pm
ROC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/1610:10 pm
SAN
-
ROC
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Sun 4/195:48 pm
ROC
-
SAN
1 stop8h 18m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/1210:45 pm
SAN
-
ROC
1 stop9h 18m
American Airlines
Tue 2/171:25 pm
ROC
-
SAN
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/1610:45 am
SAN
-
ROC
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Sun 4/197:25 pm
ROC
-
SAN
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$346
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Tue 3/179:45 am
SAN
-
ROC
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Tue 3/314:50 pm
ROC
-
SAN
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 3/310:30 pm
SAN
-
ROC
1 stop8h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 3/42:24 pm
ROC
-
SAN
2 stops12h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$356

Find flight deals from San Diego to Rochester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Rochester (ROC). 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$313
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$434
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Rochester that are best for you.

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Rochester

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Price

San DiegoRochester

SAN - ROC

SANROC

San Diego

Thu 6/4

10:40 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 21m

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 6/8

5:48 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$271

San DiegoRochester

SAN - ROC

SANROC

San Diego

Thu 4/16

10:10 pm-9:20 am

1 stop8h 10m

Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 4/19

5:48 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$297

San DiegoRochester

SAN - ROC

SANROC

San Diego

Thu 2/12

6:20 am-6:24 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 2/17

1:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$333

San DiegoRochester

SAN - ROC

SANROC

San Diego

Thu 4/16

10:45 am-11:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 4/19

7:25 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$346

San DiegoRochester

SAN - ROC

SANROC

San Diego

Tue 3/17

9:45 am-10:40 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 3/31

4:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$350

San DiegoRochester

SAN - ROC

SANROC

San Diego

Tue 3/3

10:30 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 31m

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 3/4

2:24 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$356

San DiegoRochester

SAN - ROC

SANROC

San Diego

Wed 5/6

10:40 pm-10:04 am

1 stop8h 24m

$136

San DiegoRochester

SAN - ROC

SANROC

San Diego

Thu 5/14

1:05 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$136

San DiegoRochester

SAN - ROC

SANROC

San Diego

Sun 3/8

10:30 pm-9:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

$136

San DiegoRochester

SAN - ROC

SANROC

San Diego

Mon 3/16

10:15 pm-9:48 am

1 stop8h 33m

$136

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Deals found on 1/26

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Rochester

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 Diego to Rochester in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Diego-Rochester flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Rochester flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Rochester flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Rochester 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 San Diego-Rochester 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 Diego to Rochester

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rochester from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Rochester

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Rochester?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Rochester. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Diego to Rochester is 21 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Rochester?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rochester (average of $147). Flying from San Diego to Rochester in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Rochester?

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 January 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Diego to Rochester to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 Diego to Rochester?

    A quick flight from San Diego to Rochester can take about 8h 10m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $297. San Diego and Rochester are separated by a distance of 2245 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Rochester round-trip from $206. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $219, and United Airlines, from $250. American Airlines is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Rochester one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $118 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $133 and United Airlines from $135 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 Diego to Rochester?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rochester (average of $147). Flying from San Diego to Rochester in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Rochester

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$219Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$294Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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