Cheap Flights from ROC to SMF: When to Fly from Rochester to Sacramento

 

The cheapest times to fly from ROC to SMF are

• January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
• April 23rd to May 6th
• August 13th to November 18th
• early December

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ROC to SMF is late January. Prices can be as high as $1078 for Sunday flights during mid June, or as low as $295 for Tuesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Sacramento

Flying from Rochester, NY (ROC) to Sacramento, CA (SMF) will usually cost between $311 to $691 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $309. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid June, with an average price of $649. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $340 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $435 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ROC to SMF flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ROC to SMF route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ROC to SMF flight is much cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Rochester. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.12, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $150 (28%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $382. Return trip prices are from the SMF to ROC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ROC to SMF can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 6 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from ROC to SMF while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ROC to SMF? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 8 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Emirates, JetBlue, Qatar Airways, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Sacramento International Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2287 miles or 3681 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ROC to SMF?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ROC to SMF flight is about 5 hour 6 minutes.

How many flights go between Rochester, NY and Sacramento, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 87 available flights from ROC to SMF.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.