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Flights from Sacramento to Rochester

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 10h 57m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 42m
SMFRSTORD

Sacramento to Rochester at a glance

Fastest journey6h 42mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Sacramento to Rochester

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

1
SAC Chicago (ORD) RST
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun10:45 SAC16:35 ORD6h 10m connection22:45 ORD23:42 RSTUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 57m
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SAC Minneapolis (MSP) RST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 42m
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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
2,484 km1,543 miles
Journey time
6h 42mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hRochester vs Sacramento
Currency in Rochester
USD
Airports
SMF → RST

Flights from Sacramento to Rochester: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Rochester?
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 Sacramento to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,484 km.
Where do you change planes between Sacramento and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sacramento and Rochester?
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Rochester?
Rochester is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.

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