Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rochester International Airport (RST): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your SFO to RST flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to visit a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Rochester International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is a popular stop between SFO and RST.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rochester International Airport (RST)
At the moment, 283 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Rochester International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 288 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to RST, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rochester International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to RST.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rochester International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rochester International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Rochester International Airport (RST)
Stay moments from your arrivals gate if you're touching down on a late San Francisco International Airport to Rochester International Airport flight. AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester is one option near RST. Or check in and recharge your batteries at America's Stay Inn Stewartville before travelling to your final destination.
Grab a Rochester International Airport rental car and explore Rochester and beyond with your own wheels. Enterprise, Budget and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
Increase your chances of scoring the best deal by booking early. Reserving your ride from Rochester International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Rochester International Airport (RST) to central Rochester
You'll find RST at 7600 Helgerson Drive Southwest.
From Rochester International Airport, Rochester is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Rochester International Airport (RST)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rochester International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Rochester. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rochester International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Rochester during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to RST sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Rochester has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres south-east of Rochester, a trip to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Milwaukee is another standout destination in United States and is around 386 kilometres east of Rochester. No journey is complete without dropping by Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
