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$144+ 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RST
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Rochester

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Rochester flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$327
(Delta)

One-way from

$144
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$408
From California to Rochester
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/3012:35 amSFO - RST
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Sun 11/27:00 amRST - SFO
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 9/11$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/3011:59 pmONT - RST
2 stops10h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/57:00 amRST - ONT
2 stops14h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 12/305:35 amSFO - RST
2 stops10h 21mDelta
Mon 1/57:00 amRST - SFO
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/10$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/229:50 amLAX - RST
2 stops11h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/2512:46 pmRST - LAX
1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:50 amSFO - RST
2 stops9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/25:00 amRST - SFO
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$393
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/31:20 pmLAX - RST
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Mon 10/66:13 pmRST - LAX
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Deal found 9/10$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/311:59 pmLAX - RST
2 stops10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:06 pmRST - LAX
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$434
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/276:20 amSAN - RST
2 stops12h 34mDelta
Tue 10/77:00 amRST - SAN
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/9$436
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/21:20 pmLAX - RST
2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/612:53 pmRST - LAX
2 stops11h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/311:59 pmLAX - RST
2 stops10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/612:53 pmRST - LAX
2 stops11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$449
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/308:00 amSNA - RST
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Mon 11/311:26 amRST - SNA
2 stops12h 51mDelta
Deal found 9/10$454
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/29:45 amSAN - RST
2 stops12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:00 amRST - SAN
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$460

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Rochester that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Rochester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

12:35 am-10:54 am

1 stop8h 19m

Rochester

Sun 11/2

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$327

OntarioRochester

ONT - RST

ONTRST

Ontario

Thu 10/30

11:59 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops10h 16m

Rochester

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-7:41 pm

2 stops14h 41m

$331

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

12:40 am-10:56 am

1 stop8h 16m

Rochester

Sun 3/15

7:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$348

Los AngelesRochester

LAX - RST

LAXRST

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

9:50 am-11:38 pm

2 stops11h 48m

Rochester

Sat 10/25

12:46 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$368

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

12:50 am-12:15 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Rochester

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop7h 25m

$393

Los AngelesRochester

LAX - RST

LAXRST

Los Angeles

Thu 10/2

3:15 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Rochester

Mon 10/6

11:26 am-3:00 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$428

Los AngelesRochester

LAX - RST

LAXRST

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

1:20 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Rochester

Mon 10/6

6:13 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$428

Los AngelesRochester

LAX - RST

LAXRST

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

11:35 am-10:02 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Rochester

Thu 12/4

6:13 am-11:27 am

1 stop7h 14m

$428

Los AngelesRochester

LAX - RST

LAXRST

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

11:59 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops10h 31m

Rochester

Mon 10/6

6:08 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$434

Los AngelesRochester

LAX - RST

LAXRST

Los Angeles

Thu 10/2

3:13 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Rochester

Mon 10/6

12:53 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops11h 56m

$434

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Best time to book a flight from California to Rochester

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $395). Flying from California to Rochester, Minnesota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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 CA to RST?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Rochester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Rochester, Minnesota as you normally would.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 and American Airlines can get you from California to Rochester, Minnesota in just under 8h 19m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 57m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1612 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 Jose - Rochester, San Francisco - Rochester or San Diego - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $395). Flying from California to Rochester, Minnesota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $447). 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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