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$194+ 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
Nov 12 — Nov 191
Wed 11/12
Wed 11/19
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 13, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 12/303:50 pmSFO - RST
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Mon 1/57:00 amRST - SFO
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/12$408
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. 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 10/2312:35 amSFO - RST
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Fri 10/317:00 amRST - SFO
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 10/10$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. 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 10/241:20 pmSJC - RST
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Fri 10/3112:40 pmRST - SJC
2 stops26h 22mDelta
Deal found 10/10$471
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. 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.
Sat 10/255:45 amSFO - RST
1 stop27h 01mDelta
Fri 10/317:00 amRST - SFO
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 10/10$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 12/306:50 pmSFO - RST
2 stops13h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/511:06 amRST - SFO
2 stops10h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12$479
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. 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.
Sun 10/261:20 pmSJC - RST
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Fri 10/3112:40 pmRST - SJC
2 stops32h 08mDelta
Deal found 10/10$481
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 12/307:17 pmSJC - RST
2 stops13h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:15 pmRST - SJC
2 stops17h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/12$482
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. 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.
Mon 10/2710:25 pmSJC - RST
2 stops10h 21mDelta
Fri 10/3112:40 pmRST - SJC
2 stops32h 08mDelta
Deal found 10/10$486
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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.
Sun 11/29:46 amLAX - RST
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/76:03 amRST - LAX
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/11$488
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 10/2710:00 pmONT - RST
2 stops10h 46mDelta
Fri 10/3112:40 pmRST - ONT
2 stops12h 01mDelta
Deal found 10/12$505
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. 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.
Wed 10/221:20 pmSJC - RST
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Fri 10/3112:40 pmRST - SJC
2 stops26h 22mDelta
Deal found 10/10$510
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. 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 10/2112:35 amSFO - RST
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Fri 10/317:00 amRST - SFO
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 10/10$527

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 October 13, 2025.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$348
(Delta)

One-way from

$194
(Delta)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

$553
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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 October 13, 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

Tue 12/30

3:50 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Rochester

Mon 1/5

7:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop6h 15m

$408

San JoseRochester

SJC - RST

SJCRST

San Jose

Fri 10/24

1:20 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Rochester

Fri 10/31

12:40 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops26h 22m

$471

San JoseRochester

SJC - RST

SJCRST

San Jose

Sat 3/14

10:30 pm-10:56 am

2 stops10h 26m

Rochester

Tue 3/17

4:30 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$472

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

5:45 am-10:46 am

1 stop27h 01m

Rochester

Fri 10/31

7:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

$473

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

6:50 pm-10:36 am

2 stops13h 46m

Rochester

Mon 1/5

11:06 am-7:44 pm

2 stops10h 38m

$479

San JoseRochester

SJC - RST

SJCRST

San Jose

Tue 10/28

1:20 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Rochester

Fri 10/31

12:40 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops26h 22m

$481

San JoseRochester

SJC - RST

SJCRST

San Jose

Mon 10/27

1:20 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Rochester

Fri 10/31

12:40 pm-1:02 pm

2 stops26h 22m

$481

San JoseRochester

SJC - RST

SJCRST

San Jose

Tue 12/30

7:17 pm-10:36 am

2 stops13h 19m

Rochester

Mon 1/5

6:15 pm-9:24 am

2 stops17h 09m

$482

Los AngelesRochester

LAX - RST

LAXRST

Los Angeles

Sun 11/2

9:46 am-6:07 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Rochester

Fri 11/7

6:03 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 34m

$488

OntarioRochester

ONT - RST

ONTRST

Ontario

Mon 10/27

10:00 pm-10:46 am

2 stops10h 46m

Rochester

Fri 10/31

12:40 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops12h 01m

$505

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Best time to book a flight from California to Rochester

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rochester from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $152). 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 October 13, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Rochester, Minnesota in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Rochester, Minnesota?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Rochester. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Rochester, Minnesota flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 and American Airlines can get you from California to Rochester, Minnesota in just under 5h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 34m. 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 Francisco - Rochester, Los Angeles - Rochester or San Jose - 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $152). 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 October 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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