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$183+ Cheap flights from California to Rochester, MN (RST)

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RST
Mar 28 — Apr 41
Sat 3/28
Sat 4/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Rochester

Cheapest flights from California to Rochester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Rochester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 26, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/82:47 pm
SAN
-
RST
1 stop5h 55m
Delta
Tue 4/216:00 am
RST
-
SAN
1 stop6h 43m
Delta
Deal found 2/22$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/1711:41 pm
LAX
-
RST
1 stop9h 25m
American Airlines
Sun 4/196:43 pm
RST
-
LAX
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/23$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/710:10 pm
SAN
-
RST
2 stops10h 40m
Delta
Wed 4/224:45 pm
RST
-
SAN
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/82:47 pm
SAN
-
RST
1 stop5h 55m
Delta
Thu 4/234:45 pm
RST
-
SAN
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Deal found 2/22$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/183:01 pm
LAX
-
RST
1 stop6h 54m
American Airlines
Sun 4/196:43 pm
RST
-
LAX
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/24$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/710:10 pm
SAN
-
RST
2 stops10h 40m
Delta
Thu 4/234:45 pm
RST
-
SAN
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Fri 4/172:45 pm
SAN
-
RST
1 stop5h 58m
Delta
Sun 4/194:45 pm
RST
-
SAN
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Deal found 2/22$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/3010:10 pm
SAN
-
RST
2 stops10h 40m
Delta
Tue 4/2111:32 am
RST
-
SAN
2 stops9h 27m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/3010:10 pm
SAN
-
RST
2 stops10h 40m
Delta
Thu 4/234:45 pm
RST
-
SAN
1 stop5h 57m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 5/306:15 am
SJC
-
RST
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Tue 6/25:30 am
RST
-
SJC
1 stop8h 48m
Delta
Deal found 2/22$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/3010:10 pm
SAN
-
RST
2 stops10h 40m
Delta
Mon 4/2011:32 am
RST
-
SAN
2 stops12h 57m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 5/3011:41 am
SJC
-
RST
2 stops9h 03m
Delta
Mon 6/15:30 am
RST
-
SJC
1 stop8h 48m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$304

Find flight deals from California to Rochester

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Rochester flight deals. Data was last updated February 26, 2026.

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$268
(Delta)

One-way from

$183
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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June

Average price

$488
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Rochester that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Rochester that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Wed 4/8

2:47 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Rochester

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$274

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Sat 4/18

2:45 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Rochester

Sun 4/19

4:45 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$278

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Wed 3/18

10:10 pm-10:50 am

2 stops10h 40m

Rochester

Wed 3/25

4:46 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops9h 02m

$279

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Fri 4/17

2:45 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Rochester

Sun 4/19

4:45 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$288

San JoseRochester

SJC - RST

SJCRST

San Jose

Sat 5/30

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Rochester

Tue 6/2

4:45 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$298

San JoseRochester

SJC - RST

SJCRST

San Jose

Fri 5/29

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Rochester

Mon 6/1

5:30 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$298

San JoseRochester

SJC - RST

SJCRST

San Jose

Fri 5/29

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Rochester

Tue 6/2

5:30 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$298

Las VegasRochester

LAS - RST

LASRST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 7/1

5:00 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Rochester

Mon 7/6

4:30 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$308

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Fri 3/27

10:40 pm-10:50 am

2 stops10h 10m

Rochester

Sat 4/4

11:30 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$324

Las VegasRochester

LAS - RST

LASRST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/24

12:36 am-10:22 am

1 stop7h 46m

Rochester

Sun 6/28

7:05 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$328

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $59). Flying from California to Rochester, Minnesota in January is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Rochester. 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 into for flights to Rochester from California?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Rochester (RST) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rochester from California.

  • How long is the flight from California to Rochester, Minnesota?

    Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from California to Rochester, Minnesota in just under 5h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 51m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1536 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Rochester, Minnesota consider San Diego - Rochester, Los Angeles - Rochester or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Rochester as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $59). Flying from California to Rochester, Minnesota in January is currently the most expensive (average of $177). 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 California to Rochester

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to Rochester. 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 February 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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