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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Rochester to San Francisco?

When booking a flight from Rochester to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, JetBlue or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Users have found that flying from Rochester to San Francisco on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 37 days in advance, which can save you up to 103% on flights from Rochester to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 37 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $464. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $612.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in November. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from Rochester in January are about $461 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $271.

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.

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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

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Round-trip from	$232 (American Airlines)
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Popular in	November
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Average price	$483

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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

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

Wed 10/154:20 pmROC - SFO

2 stops9h 45mSouthwest

Tue 10/215:45 amSFO - ROC

2 stops9h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$302

Thu 10/91:38 pmROC - SFO

1 stop10h 21mJetBlue

Mon 10/1310:30 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop10h 53mJetBlue

Deal found 6/30

$330

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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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

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

Wed 10/154:20 pmROC - SFO

2 stops9h 45mSouthwest

Tue 10/215:45 amSFO - ROC

2 stops9h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$302

Thu 10/91:38 pmROC - SFO

1 stop10h 21mJetBlue

Mon 10/1310:30 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop10h 53mJetBlue

Deal found 6/30

$330

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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Tue 7/84:50 pmROC - SFO

2 stops9h 35mSouthwest

Tue 7/155:25 amSFO - ROC

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 6/29

$536

Wed 7/910:58 amROC - SFO

1 stop10h 46mUnited Airlines

Fri 7/119:15 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$637

Wed 7/95:27 amROC - SFO

2 stops13h 41mAlaska Airlines

Fri 7/1111:55 amSFO - ROC

1 stop8h 49mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$744

Wed 7/166:35 amROC - SFO

1 stop6h 50mDelta

Sun 7/2011:40 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop7h 04mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$403

Wed 7/166:15 amROC - SFO

1 stop8h 42mJetBlue

Wed 7/2310:30 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop9h 54mJetBlue

Deal found 6/30

$405

Thu 8/146:35 pmROC - SFO

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Sat 8/236:50 amSFO - ROC

2 stops12h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$269

Fri 8/157:55 pmROC - SFO

1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/1711:05 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$277

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

One-way flights from Rochester to San Francisco
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Tue 9/211:46 amROC - SFO

1 stop11h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$126

Sat 9/66:30 amROC - SFO

2 stops13h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$131

Fri 9/56:05 amROC - SFO

1 stop8h 47mJetBlue

Deal found 6/30

$147

Tue 7/296:00 amROC - SFO

2 stops14h 42mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$203

Sat 8/911:05 amROC - SFO

2 stops9h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$225

Sun 9/711:57 amROC - SFO

3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$303

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

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?

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?

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

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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,974 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,858 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,919 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,275 reviews

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

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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Top 5 airlines flying from Rochester to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
JetBlue	Cheapest$201	Average$299	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$228	Average$421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$276	Average$434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$277	Average$500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$330	Average$524	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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.

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