Flights from San Diego to Rochester
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Las Vegas
- 8h 45m
- two tickets, via New York
- $205
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,249 mi (3,619 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
8h 45m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $294
Via Washington
9h 28m
with the connection
San Diego to Washington
flight 5h
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Rochester: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Rochester
flight 1h 28m
Via Philadelphia
9h 46m
with the connection
San Diego to Philadelphia
flight 5h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Philadelphia to Rochester
flight 1h 31m
two ticketsfrom $644
Via New York
10h
with the connection
San Diego to New York
flight 5h 27m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Rochester: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Rochester
flight 1h 33m
two ticketsfrom $205
Via New Orleans
11h 17m
with the connection
San Diego to New Orleans
flight 3h 35m
Connection of about 3h
New Orleans to Rochester
flight 4h 42m
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From San Diego to cities closest to Rochester
San Diego to Toronto
Toronto: 95 mi (153 km) from Rochester, flight 4h 56m
from $215
San Diego to New York
New York: 251 mi (404 km) from Rochester, flight 5h 27m
from $128
San Diego to Philadelphia
Philadelphia: 255 mi (411 km) from Rochester, flight 5h 15m
from $136
San Diego to Montreal
Montreal: 258 mi (415 km) from Rochester, flight 5h 31m
San Diego to Detroit
Detroit: 281 mi (453 km) from Rochester, flight 4h 28m
from $166
San Diego to Washington
Washington: 296 mi (477 km) from Rochester, flight 5h
from $123
To Rochester from cities closest to San Diego
Las Vegas to Rochester
Las Vegas: 265 mi (426 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 20m
from $260
New Orleans to Rochester
New Orleans: 1,606 mi (2,584 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 42m
Charlotte to Rochester
Charlotte: 2,077 mi (3,342 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 51m
Washington to Rochester
Washington: 2,270 mi (3,653 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 28m
Philadelphia to Rochester
Philadelphia: 2,367 mi (3,810 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 31m
from $171
New York to Rochester
New York: 2,428 mi (3,907 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 33m
from $77
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Rochester?
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 San Diego to Rochester?
Via Las Vegas: 1h 25m to the connection, 4h 20m after it, about 8h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Rochester with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $205. 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 San Diego and Rochester?
Las Vegas (8h 45m total), Washington (9h 28m total), Philadelphia (9h 46m total), New York (10h total) and New Orleans (11h 17m total).
How far is Rochester from San Diego?
2,249 mi (3,619 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.