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$184+ Cheap flights from Rochester, MN to San Diego (RST - SAN)

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — SAN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$374
(Delta)

One-way from

$184
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$458
From Rochester to San Diego
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/264:59 pmRST - SAN
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Sun 8/3110:40 pmSAN - RST
2 stops10h 13mDelta
Deal found 7/3$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/11:24 pmRST - SAN
2 stops10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/82:50 pmSAN - RST
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$405

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RST - SAN

RSTSAN

Rochester

Tue 8/26

4:59 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop5h 45m

San Diego

Sun 8/31

10:40 pm-10:53 am

2 stops10h 13m

$374

RochesterSan Diego

RST - SAN

RSTSAN

Rochester

Sat 7/26

2:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Diego

Wed 7/30

1:12 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$430

RochesterSan Diego

RST - SAN

RSTSAN

Rochester

Tue 8/12

4:59 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$184

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Deals found on 7/3

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 July 3, 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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 36% 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 July 3, 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
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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.

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

    Currently priced at $374, 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 $430. Delta is 23% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$328Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$353Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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