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Flights from Oakland to Rochester
There are no direct flights from Oakland to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Washington, about 7h 15m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 15m
Oakland to Rochester at a glance
Fastest journey7h 15mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Washington
Best ways to fly from Oakland to Rochester
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
OAK Chicago (MDW) ROC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon00:15 OAK05:58 MDW2h 17m connection08:15 MDW10:30 ROCSouthwest Airlines
2Search
OAK Washington (IAD) ROC
Leg 1: Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines, CommutAir, Mesa Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,778 km2,346 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 15mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hRochester vs Oakland
- Currency in Rochester
- USD
- Airports
- OAK → ROC
Flights from Oakland to Rochester: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Oakland to Rochester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Washington. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Oakland to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,778 km.
Where do you change planes between Oakland and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (MDW) and Washington (IAD). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Oakland and Rochester?
Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK). Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
What is the time difference between Oakland and Rochester?
Rochester is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.





