Flights from Rochester to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Rochester to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 7h 44m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 51m

Rochester to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey5h 51mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Rochester to San Francisco

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

RST Chicago (ORD) SFO

Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines

Sun07:15 RST08:18 ORD2h 12m connection10:30 ORD12:59 SFOEnvoy Air + American Airlines

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 44m

RST Minneapolis (MSP) SFO

Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~5h 51m

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: 2,595 km1,611 miles
Journey time: 5h 51mon current schedules
Time difference: -2hSan Francisco vs Rochester
Currency in San Francisco: USD
Airports: RST → SFO

Flights from Rochester to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester to San Francisco?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Minneapolis. 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 San Francisco?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,595 km.

Where do you change planes between Rochester and San Francisco?

The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Rochester and San Francisco?

Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

What is the time difference between Rochester and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Rochester.

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