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

American Airlines, at $251, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rochester to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 44% 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 Southwest, with prices starting from $202 and $205, 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 253% 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 $497. 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 $455 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.

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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 31, 2025.

Wed 9/1712:36 pmROC - SFO

1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/2411:25 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$251

Sat 8/236:00 amROC - SFO

1 stop8h 40mDelta

Tue 9/210:57 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop9h 22mDelta

Deal found 7/31

$277

Sat 8/237:50 pmROC - SFO

1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/275:15 amSFO - ROC

1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$283

Tue 8/266:00 amROC - SFO

1 stop10h 25mSouthwest

Sat 8/309:05 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop12h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 7/30

$330

Thu 10/91:38 pmROC - SFO

1 stop10h 21mJetBlue

Mon 10/1310:30 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop10h 53mJetBlue

Deal found 7/29

$377

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Wed 9/1712:36 pmROC - SFO

1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/2411:25 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$251

Sat 8/236:00 amROC - SFO

1 stop8h 40mDelta

Tue 9/210:57 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop9h 22mDelta

Deal found 7/31

$277

Sat 8/237:50 pmROC - SFO

1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/275:15 amSFO - ROC

1 stop8h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$283

Tue 8/266:00 amROC - SFO

1 stop10h 25mSouthwest

Sat 8/309:05 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop12h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 7/30

$330

Thu 10/91:38 pmROC - SFO

1 stop10h 21mJetBlue

Mon 10/1310:30 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop10h 53mJetBlue

Deal found 7/29

$377

Last-minute flights from Rochester to San Francisco
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Wed 8/66:24 amROC - SFO

2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/129:15 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$753

Thu 8/75:28 amROC - SFO

2 stops14h 37mAlaska Airlines

Mon 8/1111:55 amSFO - ROC

1 stop8h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$859

Thu 8/73:26 pmROC - SFO

2 stops23h 18mBreeze Airways

Wed 8/1312:24 pmSFO - ROC

2 stops23h 22mBreeze Airways

Deal found 7/30

$935

Sat 8/912:22 pmROC - SFO

1 stop10h 02mDelta

Sun 9/710:57 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$407

Sat 8/96:00 amROC - SFO

1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/711:00 pmSFO - ROC

2 stops9h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$528

Sun 8/103:26 pmROC - SFO

2 stops23h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/1711:59 pmSFO - ROC

3 stops20h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$794

Sun 8/101:05 pmROC - SFO

2 stops11h 05mSouthwest

Sun 8/178:35 amSFO - ROC

2 stops12h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 7/31

$901

Wed 8/205:52 pmROC - SFO

1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/2411:15 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$264

Sat 8/236:00 amROC - SFO

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/27:54 pmSFO - ROC

2 stops10h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$256

Sat 8/236:00 amROC - SFO

1 stop8h 40mDelta

Tue 9/210:57 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop9h 22mDelta

Deal found 7/31

$277

Tue 8/266:00 amROC - SFO

1 stop10h 25mSouthwest

Sat 8/309:05 pmSFO - ROC

1 stop12h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 7/30

$330

One-way flights from Rochester to San Francisco
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Tue 8/266:00 amROC - SFO

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$126

Tue 12/23:25 pmROC - SFO

1 stop10h 55mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$190

Sun 8/175:51 pmROC - SFO

1 stop9h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$202

Mon 9/296:05 amROC - SFO

2 stops10h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 7/30

$205

Thu 8/146:40 amROC - SFO

3 stops19h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$287

Wed 8/65:00 amROC - SFO

2 stops14h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$415

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ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 9/17

12:36 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop9h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

11:25 pm-10:54 am

1 stop8h 29m

$251

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

10:57 pm-11:19 am

1 stop9h 22m

$277

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 8/23

7:50 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

5:15 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$283

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

9:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$330

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

$377

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop8h 04m

$126

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 12/2

3:25 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$190

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 8/17

5:51 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 39m

$202

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 9/29

6:05 am-1:45 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$205

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 8/14

6:40 am-10:56 pm

3 stops19h 16m

$287

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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 36 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 $358). 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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester to San Francisco round-trip?
American Airlines, at $251, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rochester to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 44% 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 Southwest, with prices starting from $202 and $205, 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 $358). 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
American Airlines	Cheapest$212	Average$397	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$250	Average$522	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
JetBlue	Cheapest$271	Average$299	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$276	Average$410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$276	Average$500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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