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Flights from Rochester to Oakland

There are no direct flights from Rochester to Oakland. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Washington, about 6h 24m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 24m
ROCOAKMDW

Rochester to Oakland at a glance

Fastest journey6h 24mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Washington

Best ways to fly from Rochester to Oakland

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ROC Chicago (MDW) OAK
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, Volaris
Thu20:15 ROC20:42 MDW0h 48m connection21:30 MDW23:39 OAKSouthwest Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 24m
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ROC Washington (IAD) OAK
Leg 1: GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Volaris El Salvador
Self-transfer likely ~8h 55m
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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
6h 24mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hOakland vs Rochester
Currency in Oakland
USD
Airports
ROC → OAK

Flights from Rochester to Oakland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester to Oakland?
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 Rochester to Oakland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,778 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Oakland?
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 Rochester and Oakland?
Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK).
What is the time difference between Rochester and Oakland?
Oakland is 3 hours behind Rochester.

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