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$103+ Cheap flights from Rochester (RST) to California

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RST — LAX
May 4 — May 111
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Sun 5/11
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Round-trip from

$217
(Delta)

One-way from

$103
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$457
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Cheapest flights from Rochester to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/286:13 amRST - LAS
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Mon 6/24:50 pmLAS - RST
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/28$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/293:09 pmRST - SNA
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/37:45 amSNA - RST
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/286:07 amRST - LAS
2 stops13h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/27:00 amLAS - RST
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:18 pmRST - LAX
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/510:19 amLAX - RST
2 stops11h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/96:06 amRST - SFO
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1612:45 amSFO - RST
2 stops9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/214:44 pmRST - ONT
2 stops8h 58mDelta
Sun 5/256:00 amONT - RST
2 stops8h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/27$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/164:48 pmRST - SNA
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Wed 6/251:49 pmSNA - RST
2 stops7h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/29$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/97:00 amRST - SFO
2 stops12h 50mDelta
Sun 8/176:15 amSFO - RST
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/29$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2112:30 pmRST - SAN
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/256:15 amSAN - RST
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/36:13 amRST - RNO
2 stops12h 19mDelta
Tue 6/176:30 amRNO - RST
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/28$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:00 amRST - SAN
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Sun 10/124:30 pmSAN - RST
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/29$408
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/154:30 pmRST - SJC
2 stops22h 50mDelta
Wed 9/247:00 amSJC - RST
2 stops14h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/27$465

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to California that are best for you.

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Rochester

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RochesterLas Vegas

RST - LAS

RSTLAS

Rochester

Wed 5/28

6:13 am-10:45 am

1 stop6h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/2

4:50 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$217

RochesterSanta Ana

RST - SNA

RSTSNA

Rochester

Thu 5/29

3:09 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/3

7:45 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$236

RochesterLas Vegas

RST - LAS

RSTLAS

Rochester

Wed 5/28

6:07 am-5:30 pm

2 stops13h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/2

7:00 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$254

RochesterLos Angeles

RST - LAX

RSTLAX

Rochester

Fri 5/30

6:18 pm-1:12 am

1 stop8h 54m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/5

10:19 am-11:50 pm

2 stops11h 31m

$266

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Sat 8/9

6:06 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

12:45 am-12:17 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$294

RochesterOntario

RST - ONT

RSTONT

Rochester

Wed 5/21

4:44 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops8h 58m

Ontario

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-4:04 pm

2 stops8h 04m

$313

RochesterSanta Ana

RST - SNA

RSTSNA

Rochester

Mon 6/16

4:48 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/25

1:49 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$323

RochesterSan Francisco

RST - SFO

RSTSFO

Rochester

Sat 8/9

7:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops12h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

6:15 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$344

RochesterSan Diego

RST - SAN

RSTSAN

Rochester

Tue 10/21

12:30 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San Diego

Sat 10/25

6:15 am-4:48 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$368

RochesterReno

RST - RNO

RSTRNO

Rochester

Tue 6/3

6:13 am-4:32 pm

2 stops12h 19m

Reno

Tue 6/17

6:30 am-4:08 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$374

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Best time to book a flight from Rochester to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to California (average of $246). Flying from Rochester to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RST to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

When flying from Rochester to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Rochester to California have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rochester to California?

    If you book a flight to California from Rochester, you will be flying from Rochester, which is the city’s only airport. Rochester (RST) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Rochester.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rochester to California?

    The most popular route from Rochester to California is Rochester - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Rochester - San Diego or Rochester - Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rochester to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rochester to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rochester to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rochester to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to California (average of $246). Flying from Rochester to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Rochester to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$278Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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