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Flights from Rochester to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Rochester to San Jose. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 17h 17m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 49m
RSTSJCMSP

Rochester to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey6h 49mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Rochester to San Jose

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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RST Chicago (ORD) SJC
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, Volaris
Sun07:15 RST08:18 ORD11h 57m connection20:15 ORD22:32 SJCEnvoy Air + United Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 17m
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RST Minneapolis (MSP) SJC
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 49m
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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
2,575 km1,599 miles
Journey time
6h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSan Jose vs Rochester
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
RST → SJC

Flights from Rochester to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Minneapolis. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Rochester to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,575 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and San Jose?
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 Jose?
Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Rochester and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Rochester.

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