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$298+ Cheap flights from Rochester, MN to San Diego (RST - SAN)

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — SAN
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rochester to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Rochester to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/206:36 pmRST - SAN
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Tue 12/301:13 pmSAN - RST
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/16$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/316:29 amRST - SAN
2 stops13h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/47:30 pmSAN - RST
2 stops13h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$796
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/186:39 amRST - SAN
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/197:30 pmSAN - RST
2 stops13h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$891

Find flight deals from Rochester to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (RST) to San Diego (SAN). 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$415
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to San Diego that are best for you.

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RochesterSan Diego

RST - SAN

RSTSAN

Rochester

Thu 1/8

6:45 am-1:48 pm

1 stop9h 03m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

6:15 am-3:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$298

RochesterSan Diego

RST - SAN

RSTSAN

Rochester

Wed 2/18

4:34 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 19m

San Diego

Wed 2/25

6:15 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$298

RochesterSan Diego

RST - SAN

RSTSAN

Rochester

Wed 2/18

4:34 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 19m

San Diego

Tue 2/24

6:15 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$298

RochesterSan Diego

RST - SAN

RSTSAN

Rochester

Fri 2/20

4:34 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 19m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

6:15 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$298

RochesterSan Diego

RST - SAN

RSTSAN

Rochester

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop6h 20m

San Diego

Tue 2/24

6:15 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$298

RochesterSan Diego

RST - SAN

RSTSAN

Rochester

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop6h 20m

San Diego

Thu 2/26

3:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$298

RochesterSan Diego

RST - SAN

RSTSAN

Rochester

Fri 2/20

4:34 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 19m

San Diego

Thu 2/26

3:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$298

RochesterSan Diego

RST - SAN

RSTSAN

Rochester

Thu 1/8

6:01 am-3:57 pm

2 stops11h 56m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

1:58 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$304

RochesterSan Diego

RST - SAN

RSTSAN

Rochester

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-10:50 am

1 stop6h 20m

San Diego

Wed 2/25

10:37 am-10:46 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$304

RochesterSan Diego

RST - SAN

RSTSAN

Rochester

Thu 2/19

4:34 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops8h 30m

San Diego

Tue 2/24

6:15 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$304

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Deals found on 12/16

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rochester to San Diego in December.
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 Rochester, Minnesota-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rochester, Minnesota-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rochester, Minnesota-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester, Minnesota-San Diego 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 Rochester, Minnesota-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rochester to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to San Diego

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to San Diego (average of $87). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to San Diego in June 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Rochester, Minnesota to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 61% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Rochester to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester to San Diego. 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 Rochester, Minnesota to San Diego?

    A quick flight from Rochester, Minnesota to San Diego can take about 9h 03m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $298. Rochester, Minnesota and San Diego are separated by a distance of 1536 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester, Minnesota to San Diego round-trip?

    Currently priced at $278, Delta will fly you from Rochester, Minnesota to San Diego and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $368. Delta is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to San Diego (average of $87). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to San Diego in June 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 Rochester to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to San Diego. 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$278Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$368Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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