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$354+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Rochester, MN (SAN - RST)

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SAN — RST
Mar 6 — Mar 131
Fri 3/6
Fri 3/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Rochester

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Rochester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Rochester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/76:15 am
SAN
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RST
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Mon 5/44:45 pm
RST
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SAN
1 stop5h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/76:15 am
SAN
-
RST
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Wed 4/294:45 pm
RST
-
SAN
2 stops8h 01m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$360
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/69:55 pm
SAN
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RST
2 stops10h 55m
Delta
Fri 5/111:32 am
RST
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SAN
2 stops9h 42m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$365
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/76:15 am
SAN
-
RST
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Sat 5/26:00 am
RST
-
SAN
1 stop6h 43m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/610:10 pm
SAN
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RST
2 stops10h 40m
Delta
Sat 5/26:00 am
RST
-
SAN
1 stop6h 43m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/196:15 am
SAN
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RST
1 stop7h 37m
Delta
Mon 2/234:37 pm
RST
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SAN
1 stop6h 16m
Delta
Deal found 2/4$416
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/61:58 pm
SAN
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RST
1 stop6h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 2/86:01 am
RST
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SAN
2 stops13h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$550

Find flight deals from San Diego to Rochester

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 February 4, 2026.

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San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Wed 4/8

2:47 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Rochester

Wed 4/29

4:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$354

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Tue 4/7

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Rochester

Fri 5/1

4:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$354

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Wed 4/8

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Rochester

Thu 4/30

4:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$354

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Tue 4/7

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Rochester

Mon 5/4

4:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$354

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Tue 4/7

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Rochester

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop6h 43m

$354

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Thu 4/9

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Rochester

Thu 4/30

4:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$354

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Wed 4/8

2:47 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Rochester

Tue 4/28

4:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$354

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Thu 4/9

2:47 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Rochester

Tue 4/28

4:45 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$354

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Fri 2/20

9:44 am-11:48 pm

2 stops12h 04m

$391

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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 $198). 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.

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 February 4, 2026.
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
8,146 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
8,146 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,146 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Rochester. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 55m. 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 $291. Users have found that Delta is 36% 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 $198). 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$291Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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