Flying from Rochester Airport (ROC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
San Francisco is three hours behind Rochester and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your ROC to SFO flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rochester Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between ROC and SFO:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Handy information about Rochester Airport (ROC)
ROC is located at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
When it comes to Rochester Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Rochester Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Rochester. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Rochester Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near ROC:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel close to SFO if you're taking a late Rochester Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Rochester Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit San Francisco in March.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Rochester Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ROC to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
