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Flights from San Diego to Rochester
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Baltimore, about 6h 34m door to door (177 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 34m
San Diego to Rochester at a glance
Fastest journey6h 34mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Baltimore
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Rochester
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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SAN Chicago (ORD) ROC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air
Thu11:45 SAN17:36 ORD1h 24m connection19:00 ORD21:19 ROCUnited Airlines
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SAN Baltimore (BWI) ROC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun08:15 SAN15:55 BWI1h 05m connection17:00 BWI17:56 ROCSouthwest Airlines
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SAN Charlotte (CLT) ROC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu07:00 SAN14:24 CLT1h 06m connection15:30 CLT16:55 ROCAmerican Airlines
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SAN Atlanta (ATL) ROC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue06:30 SAN13:37 ATL1h 38m connection15:15 ATL17:05 ROCDelta Air Lines
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SAN Detroit (DTW) ROC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Wed11:45 SAN18:56 DTW2h 34m connection21:30 DTW22:24 ROCDelta Air Lines
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SAN New York (JFK) ROC
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
Sun10:30 SAN18:36 JFK2h 24m connection21:00 JFK22:12 ROCJetBlue Airways
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
- 3,619 km2,247 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 34mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hRochester vs San Diego
- Currency in Rochester
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → ROC
Flights from San Diego to Rochester: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Rochester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Baltimore and Charlotte. 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 San Diego to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,619 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Baltimore (BWI), Charlotte (CLT) and Atlanta (ATL). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Rochester?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Rochester?
Rochester is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.





