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$223+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Rochester, MN (SAN - 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RST
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Rochester (RST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$278
(Delta)

One-way from

$223
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$468
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Rochester
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 11/107:50 amSAN - RST
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Fri 11/146:15 pmRST - SAN
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/5$894

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

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San Diego

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Rochester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Mon 1/26

3:00 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Rochester

Sun 2/1

4:39 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$278

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Sun 1/25

11:00 am-10:48 pm

2 stops9h 48m

Rochester

Wed 1/28

6:45 am-2:29 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$446

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Mon 11/10

7:50 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Rochester

Fri 11/14

6:15 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$894

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Wed 1/14

11:00 am-10:48 pm

2 stops9h 48m

$223

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Fri 12/19

3:03 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$337

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Fri 12/19

7:50 am-3:28 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$337

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Fri 12/19

9:24 pm-11:02 pm

3 stops23h 38m

$945

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Deals found on 11/6

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Rochester in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Rochester, Minnesota flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Rochester, Minnesota flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Rochester, Minnesota flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Rochester, Minnesota flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Rochester, Minnesota flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $59). Flying from San Diego to Rochester, Minnesota in June is currently the most expensive (average of $199). 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 SAN to RST?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 November 6, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Rochester, Minnesota in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Rochester, Minnesota?

Reviews of airlines servicing Rochester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rochester. 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 Rochester. Reviews last updated November 6, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Rochester, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michael,Sep 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Rochester, Minnesota in 5h 48m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. There are 1536 mi between San Diego and Rochester, Minnesota.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Rochester, Minnesota round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Rochester, Minnesota round-trip from $368. Users have found that Delta is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Rochester?

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $59). Flying from San Diego to Rochester, Minnesota in June is currently the most expensive (average of $199). 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 airline flying from San Diego to Rochester

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$368Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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