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Flights from San Jose to Rochester

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 6h 19m door to door (33 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 19m
SJCROCORD

San Jose to Rochester at a glance

Fastest journey6h 19mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from San Jose 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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SJC Chicago (ORD) ROC
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air
Sun07:15 SJC13:16 ORD0h 59m connection14:15 ORD16:34 ROCUnited Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 19m
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SJC Atlanta (ATL) ROC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue06:45 SJC14:05 ATL1h 10m connection15:15 ATL17:05 ROCDelta Air Lines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 20m
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SJC Baltimore (BWI) ROC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu22:45 SJC06:34 BWI4h 26m connection11:00 BWI11:56 ROCSouthwest Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 11m
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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
3,769 km2,341 miles
Journey time
6h 19mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hRochester vs San Jose
Currency in Rochester
USD
Airports
SJC → ROC

Flights from San Jose to Rochester: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Rochester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Baltimore. 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 Jose to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,769 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL) and Baltimore (BWI). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Rochester?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Rochester?
Rochester is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.

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