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$298+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA to Rochester, MN (SNA - RST)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — RST
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Thu 1/158:05 amSNA - RST
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/216:01 amRST - SNA
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$298

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 December 23, 2025.

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Thu 1/15

8:05 am-6:09 pm

1 stop8h 04m

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Wed 1/21

6:01 am-1:04 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$298

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $127). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Rochester, Minnesota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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 December 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Santa Ana to Rochester have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,014 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

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

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  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Rochester, Minnesota?

    A quick flight from Santa Ana, California to Rochester, Minnesota can take about 8h 04m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $298. The distance between Santa Ana, California and Rochester, Minnesota is about 1529 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Ana, California to Rochester, Minnesota round-trip?

    Currently priced at $266, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Ana, California to Rochester, Minnesota and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $266. American Airlines is currently priced 54% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Rochester that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Rochester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Rochester, Minnesota?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $127). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Rochester, Minnesota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $178). 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 Santa Ana to Rochester

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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