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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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — SFO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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Cheap 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 January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/251:58 pm
ROC
-
SFO
1 stop9h 16m
American Airlines
Wed 3/411:30 pm
SFO
-
ROC
1 stop8h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/241:25 pm
ROC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 56m
American Airlines
Thu 2/266:00 am
SFO
-
ROC
1 stop9h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 9/106:30 pm
ROC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 32m
Delta
Mon 9/1410:45 pm
SFO
-
ROC
1 stop9h 52m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/75:02 pm
ROC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 4/1411:35 pm
SFO
-
ROC
2 stops10h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/286:28 pm
ROC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 21m
American Airlines
Fri 3/611:43 pm
SFO
-
ROC
1 stop10h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/211:30 pm
ROC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 5/511:35 pm
SFO
-
ROC
2 stops10h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/2711:37 am
ROC
-
SFO
2 stops12h 46m
American Airlines
Mon 3/211:30 pm
SFO
-
ROC
2 stops10h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/216:28 pm
ROC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 21m
American Airlines
Sun 3/111:30 pm
SFO
-
ROC
1 stop8h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/216:28 pm
ROC
-
SFO
1 stop8h 21m
American Airlines
Thu 2/266:00 am
SFO
-
ROC
1 stop9h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$277

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

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January

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September

Average price

$458
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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 January 29, 2026.
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

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 2/23

3:57 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 52m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-6:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$265

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 3/24

7:43 pm-1:28 am

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

11:52 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 08m

$265

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 3/19

6:16 pm-12:35 am

1 stop9h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

10:40 pm-9:18 am

1 stop7h 38m

$265

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 4/7

5:02 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop8h 02m

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-4:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$265

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 2/28

6:28 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

11:43 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$271

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 2/27

11:37 am-9:23 pm

2 stops12h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

11:30 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$275

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 4/7

5:53 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

10:55 pm-9:20 am

1 stop7h 25m

$291

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 3/4

11:37 am-4:54 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

6:00 am-6:24 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$305

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 2/22

5:42 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

5:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$308

RochesterSan Francisco

ROC - SFO

ROCSFO

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 3/3

1:58 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$126

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Compare providers for flights from Rochester to San Francisco

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 Rochester to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 January 23, 2026.

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to San Francisco (average of $148). Flying from Rochester to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
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
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,891 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Rochester to San Francisco in 8h 45m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. Rochester and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2354 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Southwest, at $150, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rochester to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Southwest is priced at 63% 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?

    $125 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 $125 and $125, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to San Francisco (average of $148). Flying from Rochester to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $237). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to San Francisco. 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$150Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$261Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$286Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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