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 6h 28m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $410. 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 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rochester, Minnesota ranges from 0.8 - 4.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Rochester, Minnesota when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rochester, Minnesota, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to RST?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Ana, California to Rochester, Minnesota as you normally would.

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?

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Sun 2/81:54 pmSNA - RST

1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/96:39 pmRST - SNA

2 stops16h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$410

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Fri 2/611:15 amSNA - RST

2 stops9h 33mDelta

Deal found 12/3

$194

Sun 2/88:30 amSNA - RST

2 stops12h 18mDelta

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$244

Fri 2/68:05 amSNA - RST

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

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$263

Sun 2/89:01 amSNA - RST

2 stops11h 21mAmerican Airlines

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$269

Mon 12/158:00 amSNA - RST

1 stop5h 28mDelta

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$513

Mon 12/159:59 amSNA - RST

2 stops12h 00mAmerican Airlines

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$519

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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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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Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

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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

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8,011 reviews

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7.9

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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

11,045 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

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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 6h 28m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $410. 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 56% 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?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Rochester flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Rochester?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Rochester.
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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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

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American Airlines	Cheapest$266	Average$538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$266	Average$753	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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