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$280+ Cheap flights from Rochester, MN to Oakland, CA (RST - OAK)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — OAK
Mar 16 — Mar 231
Mon 3/16
Mon 3/23
1 adult, Economy
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 2/266:30 am
RST
-
OAK
2 stops11h 42m
Delta
Mon 3/212:40 pm
OAK
-
RST
2 stops8h 06m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$709
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 3/294:46 pm
RST
-
OAK
2 stops9h 00m
Delta
Fri 4/1012:35 pm
OAK
-
RST
2 stops8h 07m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$889

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RochesterOakland

RST - OAK

RSTOAK

Rochester

Thu 2/26

6:30 am-4:12 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Oakland

Mon 3/2

12:40 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops8h 06m

$709

RochesterOakland

RST - OAK

RSTOAK

Rochester

Sun 3/29

4:46 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Oakland

Fri 4/10

12:35 pm-10:42 pm

2 stops8h 07m

$889

RochesterOakland

RST - OAK

RSTOAK

Rochester

Mon 5/4

4:45 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$280

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Oakland, California (average of $59). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Oakland, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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  • How long is the flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Oakland, California?

    Departing from Rochester, Minnesota to Oakland, California will take you 11h 42m. The distance from Rochester, Minnesota to Oakland, California is about 1602 mi.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to Oakland 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, Minnesota to Oakland, California?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Oakland, California (average of $59). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Oakland, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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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