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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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RST
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
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 August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$317
(Delta)

One-way from

$194
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$567
From California to Rochester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 August 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/2512:45 amSFO - RST
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Sun 9/286:14 pmRST - SFO
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 8/15$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/1712:45 amSFO - RST
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Sat 9/2011:25 amRST - SFO
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 8/14$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 11/1212:45 amLAX - RST
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/1711:46 amRST - LAX
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 8/307:00 amLAS - RST
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/31:00 pmRST - LAS
2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/1310:30 pmSAN - RST
2 stops10h 15mDelta
Sat 9/207:00 amRST - SAN
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 8/14$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/271:25 pmLAX - RST
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Sun 8/317:00 amRST - LAX
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 8/13$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 8/3011:59 pmLAX - RST
2 stops10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/31:00 pmRST - LAX
1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/1310:10 amSAN - RST
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/206:00 amRST - SAN
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/121:14 pmSAN - RST
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1812:46 pmRST - SAN
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$408
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/2412:35 amLAX - RST
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Sun 8/317:00 amRST - LAX
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 8/13$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/306:05 amLAX - RST
2 stops10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/316:05 amRST - LAX
2 stops8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 8/161:47 pmLAS - RST
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2012:48 pmRST - LAS
2 stops10h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$436

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 August 16, 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

Fri 9/26

3:40 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Rochester

Sun 9/28

6:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$328

San FranciscoRochester

SFO - RST

SFORST

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

12:45 am-10:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Rochester

Sat 9/20

11:25 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$358

Los AngelesRochester

LAX - RST

LAXRST

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

12:45 am-11:16 am

1 stop8h 31m

Rochester

Mon 11/17

11:46 am-5:32 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$368

Los AngelesRochester

LAX - RST

LAXRST

Los Angeles

Thu 11/13

4:00 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Rochester

Mon 11/17

4:30 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$368

Las VegasRochester

LAS - RST

LASRST

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/30

7:00 am-6:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Rochester

Wed 9/3

1:00 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops9h 41m

$374

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Sat 9/13

7:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops11h 59m

Rochester

Sat 9/20

6:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$374

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Sat 9/13

10:30 pm-10:45 am

2 stops10h 15m

Rochester

Sat 9/20

7:00 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$374

Los AngelesRochester

LAX - RST

LAXRST

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

1:25 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Rochester

Sat 8/30

7:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$383

Los AngelesRochester

LAX - RST

LAXRST

Los Angeles

Thu 8/28

3:13 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Rochester

Sun 8/31

7:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop6h 52m

$383

San DiegoRochester

SAN - RST

SANRST

San Diego

Sun 10/12

1:14 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Rochester

Sat 10/18

12:46 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$408

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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 August 16, 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.

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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.

  • 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, San Diego - Rochester or Los Angeles - 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$266Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$301Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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