Rochester to San Francisco: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 5 times. The typical return was £398 per person and the lowest £340, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £340 |
| Typical (median) | £398 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 5 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from RochesterWorth it, if
San Francisco
13 – 18 Nov 2026 · 5 nights
- Royal Pacific Motor Inn in Chinatown, rated 8 from 1,945 reviews
- $60 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at all three hotels we picked
£1,409 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £680 + hotel £729, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United · with a stop · 15h 38m
The catch: It's one stop each way on United, 15h 38m of travel over both legs, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top.
Worth it if you want a city trip of food, hills and cool 60°F days; skip it if you need a nonstop or sunshine.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | 19 – 24 Nov 2026 | £456 | B6 + F9 + G4 | with a stop | 31h 46m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 5 – 10 Nov 2026 | £398 | G4 + B6 + F9 + MX | with a stop | 17h 13m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 13 – 18 Nov 2026 | £340 | UA | with a stop | 15h 38m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 13 – 18 Nov 2026 | £341 | UA | with a stop | 8h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £526 | MX + F9 + SY + B6 | with a stop | 19h 12m | Kiwi.com |
About San Francisco
San Francisco packs the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and a pioneering food scene into a compact city of hills and bay views.
San Francisco from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Rochester to San Francisco
What does a return from Rochester to San Francisco usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £398 per person, taxes and fees included, across 5 checks; the lowest was £340.
When is the best time to fly from Rochester to San Francisco?
San Francisco is at its best in April, May, September, October and November. Avoid July, August: Foggy, chilly summer with the heaviest crowds
Do I need a passport to fly from Rochester to San Francisco?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Francisco.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.