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$126+ Cheap flights from Rochester to San Francisco (ROC - SFO)

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — SFO
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to San Francisco are usually found in January or May, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Rochester to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (ROC) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$232
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$483
From Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Rochester to San Francisco

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

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/236:28 amROC - SFO
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/315:15 amSFO - ROC
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$232
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 11/81:30 pmROC - SFO
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/1411:20 pmSFO - ROC
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$264
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/154:20 pmROC - SFO
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Tue 10/215:45 amSFO - ROC
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$302
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/91:38 pmROC - SFO
1 stop10h 21mJetBlue
Mon 10/1310:30 pmSFO - ROC
1 stop10h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 6/30$330
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 9/2112:43 pmROC - SFO
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Mon 10/610:45 pmSFO - ROC
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/30$368

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

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RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 8/23

6:28 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

5:15 am-4:29 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$232

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 11/8

1:30 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

11:20 pm-9:57 am

1 stop7h 37m

$264

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 10/15

4:20 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

5:45 am-6:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$302

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 10/9

1:38 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

10:30 pm-12:23 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$330

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 9/21

12:43 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

10:45 pm-9:46 am

1 stop8h 01m

$368

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 9/2

11:46 am-7:46 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$126

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 9/6

6:30 am-4:34 pm

2 stops13h 04m

$131

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 9/5

6:05 am-11:52 am

1 stop8h 47m

$147

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 7/29

6:00 am-5:42 pm

2 stops14h 42m

$203

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 8/9

11:05 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$225

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Best time to book a flight from Rochester to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rochester to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Rochester to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Rochester to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 SFO?

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

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Rochester to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rochester to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Rochester to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rochester to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated July 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Rochester to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    American Airlines, at $232, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rochester to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. 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 Rochester to San Francisco one-way?

    $126 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and JetBlue, with prices starting from $131 and $147, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Rochester to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$201Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$330Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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