Flying from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Going away during a peak month like August? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the most popular stopovers between ROC and SFO:
O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Greater Rochester International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is C$220. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$440. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flight tickets from ROC to SFO, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flight tickets from Greater Rochester International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from ROC to SFO. There's no need to check every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
Greater Rochester International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Rochester. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 14 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near ROC? If you're catching an early flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SFO if you're taking a late flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport to the center of San Francisco is about 20 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 47 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to San Francisco in February.
Lock in your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 22ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from ROC to SFO sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Francisco
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Francisco right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from ROC to SFO:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are top attractions which should feature on any good San Francisco itinerary.
Complete your San Francisco trip with hotels and a car rental
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