ROC>SFO.... no flights after 1.40pm... error or normal?
Feb 14, 2018, 1:36 pm
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ROC>SFO.... no flights after 1.40pm... error or normal?
I am trying to fly back from ROC>SFO on Sunday Sept 2nd and the last flight leaves at 1.40pm! How come there are no later flights leaving on a Sunday to get back to SFO than departing at that time? Seems strange to me that there are no connections available later that day! Thoughts?
Feb 14, 2018, 1:48 pm
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The usual later flights to ATL and DTW are not scheduled so it isn't just a routing rules issue. I would assume it's not an error as it's right around the time summer/winter schedules tend to change so it could just be a result of that.
You're a 1K.. take United's 5:30 PM flight instead.
You're a 1K.. take United's 5:30 PM flight instead.
Feb 14, 2018, 6:55 pm
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Yes thanks! Having spoken to the DM line, they said I can be booked from SFO>JFK>ROC and then BUF>DTW>SFO on the return, and they book it as an "Open-Jaw" ticket apparently. I've never had to do it this way before, so it's nice to learn something new!
Feb 14, 2018, 7:21 pm
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Since it's a domestic flight I would probably just book it as 2 one ways.
Feb 14, 2018, 8:26 pm
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Feb 14, 2018, 8:38 pm
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Also, OP, the day before Labor Day is probably like Thanksgiving Day. Try booking a flight anywhere after noon, the options are slim to non-existent.
Feb 15, 2018, 8:36 am
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For example, the cheapest one-way fare for MSP-BUF/ROC is a $290.30 U fare (21-day advance purchase required), while you can purchase a roundtrip V fares from $326.60 (Saturday night stay, Tue/Wed/Sat travel, and 30-day advance purchase required).
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Feb 15, 2018, 9:39 am
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Depends due to the change fee. If each way is less than $200 then you'd be better off with them separate if you have to change one direction. Of course if you have to change both directions, then you'd worse off. If each leg is < $100 then it's a no brainer to book them separately.
Also, OP, the day before Labor Day is probably like Thanksgiving Day. Try booking a flight anywhere after noon, the options are slim to non-existent.
Also, OP, the day before Labor Day is probably like Thanksgiving Day. Try booking a flight anywhere after noon, the options are slim to non-existent.
Another consideration is schedule changes: with two OWs and a significant schedule change in one direction only, it's more difficult--but not impossible if you HUCA--to totally cancel for free than if you have a RT.
Feb 15, 2018, 10:13 am
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Thanks everyone for your replies! I ended up booking SFO>DTW>SYR>ATL>SFO for $374. I'm departing SYR on Sept 2nd at the much more reasonable time of 5.59pm, instead of 1.40pm out of ROC!
Feb 15, 2018, 10:22 am
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Probably a better choice than routing through JFK onward to ROC. The regional flights from JFK & LGA to upstate NY are some of the first to get cancelled/significantly delayed in the case of weather or ATC delays. Also for future reference, based on flying through this area the fares tend to be lowest going into BUF as there is more low cost competition. I've had it to the point where a RT to BUF & 2 day car rental w/ gas was cheaper than the RT to ROC.
Feb 15, 2018, 10:27 am
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Probably a better choice than routing through JFK onward to ROC. The regional flights from JFK & LGA to upstate NY are some of the first to get cancelled/significantly delayed in the case of weather or ATC delays. Also for future reference, based on flying through this area the fares tend to be lowest going into BUF as there is more low cost competition. I've had it to the point where a RT to BUF & 2 day car rental w/ gas was cheaper than the RT to ROC.
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Feb 15, 2018, 11:03 am
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You can do it online too using the multi-city function. Your next departure city doesn’t have to be the same as the previous arrival city.