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Flights from San Francisco to Rochester
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 7h 27m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 51m
San Francisco to Rochester at a glance
Fastest journey5h 51mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Rochester
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
SFO Chicago (ORD) RST
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun06:15 SFO12:15 ORD2h 30m connection14:45 ORD15:42 RSTUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
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SFO Minneapolis (MSP) RST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
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
- +2hRochester vs San Francisco
- Currency in Rochester
- USD
- Airports
- SFO → RST
Flights from San Francisco to Rochester: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Rochester?
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 San Francisco to Rochester?
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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco and Rochester?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Rochester?
Rochester is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
