How to get from Rochester to Los Angeles

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Las Vegas: about 9h 25m including the connection. Other options: via Washington, Charlotte, Philadelphia and New York. Two tickets from $187.

Flights from Rochester to Los Angeles

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Las Vegas
9h 25m
two tickets, via Las Vegas
$187
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,258 mi (3,634 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
9h 25m
with the connection
Rochester to Las Vegas flight 5h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Los Angeles flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $187
Via Washington
10h 26m
with the connection
Rochester to Washington flight 1h 31m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Los Angeles: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Los Angeles flight 5h 55m
Via Charlotte
10h 37m
with the connection
Rochester to Charlotte flight 2h 12m
Connection of about 3h
Charlotte to Los Angeles flight 5h 25m
Via Philadelphia
10h 37m
with the connection
Rochester to Philadelphia flight 1h 32m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $651
Via New York
10h 51m
with the connection
Rochester to New York flight 1h 29m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Los Angeles: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Los Angeles flight 6h 22m
two ticketsfrom $241

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Los Angeles

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, +19° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +19°. In November it is +23° by day and +10° at night, sea +17°, with 3 rainy days.

Jan
+19° +7° +15° 6 days
Feb
+20° +8° +15° 5 days
Mar
+20° +9° +14° 8 days
Apr
+24° +11° +15° 2 days
May
+25° +13° +17° 1 days
Jun
+28° +15° +19° 1 days
Jul
+31° +17° +20° 0 days
Aug
+32° +18° +21° 1 days
Sep
+31° +18° +21° 2 days
Oct
+28° +14° +19° 2 days
Nov
+23° +10° +17° 3 days
Dec
+19° +9° +16° 6 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Rochester to Los Angeles?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Las Vegas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Rochester to Los Angeles?
Via Las Vegas: 5h 15m to the connection, 1h 10m after it, about 9h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Rochester to Los Angeles with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $187. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Rochester and Los Angeles?
Las Vegas (9h 25m total), Washington (10h 26m total), Charlotte (10h 37m total), Philadelphia (10h 37m total) and New York (10h 51m total).
How far is Los Angeles from Rochester?
2,258 mi (3,634 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.