Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rochester Municipal Airport (RST): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your SFO to RST flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Rochester Municipal Airport. Many passengers pass through Chicago O'Hare International Airport when flying between SFO and RST.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rochester Municipal Airport (RST)
Currently, $549 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Rochester Municipal Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $506. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to RST. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rochester Municipal Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SFO to RST by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rochester Municipal Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rochester Municipal Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Rochester Municipal Airport (RST)
If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Rochester Municipal Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near RST:
Go where the road takes you with a Rochester Municipal Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Enterprise, Budget or Avis and experience more of Rochester and beyond.
Reserve your ride from Rochester Municipal Airport several weeks before your departure to get the lowest price possible. If you're planning to travel during peak season, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Rochester Municipal Airport (RST) to central Rochester
The address for RST is 7600 Helgerson Drive Southwest.
Rochester Municipal Airport to the centre of Rochester has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Rochester Municipal Airport (RST)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rochester Municipal Airport. May is the busiest month to visit Rochester. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Rochester is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rochester Municipal Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to RST sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Rochester is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres south-east of Rochester, a trip to Chicago will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, consider Milwaukee, about 386 kilometres east of Rochester. Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo are among its highlights.
