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$126+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Rochester (SFO - 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ROC
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Rochester Greater Rochester Intl are usually found in February or August, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Rochester

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

Round-trip from

$264
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$486
From San Francisco to Rochester Greater Rochester Intl
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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 June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/911:05 pmSFO - ROC
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/256:05 amROC - SFO
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 8/911:08 pmSFO - ROC
2 stops9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/256:43 amROC - SFO
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/511:59 pmSFO - ROC
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Tue 8/2612:41 pmROC - SFO
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/11$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/87:15 amSFO - ROC
1 stop11h 20mSouthwest
Mon 8/256:35 pmROC - SFO
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$282
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/811:55 amSFO - ROC
1 stop9h 00mJetBlue
Wed 8/206:19 amROC - SFO
1 stop12h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 6/10$330
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/911:55 amSFO - ROC
1 stop8h 49mAlaska Airlines
Thu 7/175:27 amROC - SFO
2 stops14h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$474

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Rochester that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Rochester

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - ROC

SFOROC

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

11:05 pm-9:49 am

1 stop7h 44m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 8/25

6:05 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 08m

$264

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - ROC

SFOROC

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

11:08 pm-11:32 am

2 stops9h 24m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 8/25

6:43 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 07m

$269

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - ROC

SFOROC

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

11:40 pm-11:19 am

1 stop8h 39m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

$277

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - ROC

SFOROC

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

7:15 am-9:35 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 8/25

6:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$282

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - ROC

SFOROC

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

11:55 am-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 8/20

6:19 am-3:20 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$330

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - ROC

SFOROC

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

11:55 am-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 7/17

5:27 am-5:11 pm

2 stops14h 44m

$474

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - ROC

SFOROC

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

9:10 pm-9:49 am

1 stop9h 39m

$126

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - ROC

SFOROC

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

11:08 pm-11:32 am

2 stops9h 24m

$131

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - ROC

SFOROC

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

1:00 pm-12:51 am

1 stop8h 51m

$140

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - ROC

SFOROC

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

11:14 am-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$147

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Rochester

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rochester. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Rochester?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rochester (average of $281). Flying from San Francisco to Rochester in July is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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 ROC?

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 June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Rochester in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 2.0 - 3.5 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Rochester when rainfall is around 2.0 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 24.8 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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from San Francisco to Rochester. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

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
178 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

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
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

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
4,287 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

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
7,950 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

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
8,790 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
178 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

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 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.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($264), American Airlines ($269), and Delta ($277) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Rochester. United Airlines is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $126. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Rochester for a low price.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rochester (average of $281). Flying from San Francisco to Rochester in July is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Rochester

Discover the top 5 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$231Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$261Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$269Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$314Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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