What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Rochester?

Delta and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Rochester

What airlines fly to Rochester, Minnesota?

Delta, Sun Country Air and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rochester, Minnesota from California according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Rochester, Minnesota. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Rochester, Minnesota on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Rochester, Minnesota?

Average flight duration from California to Rochester, Minnesota depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is 3h 29m on average, while flying from San Diego to Minneapolis is 3h 33m on average. Minneapolis is the most popular airport in Rochester, Minnesota.

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How old do you have to be to fly from California to Rochester Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Rochester Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rochester Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Rochester Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rochester Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:25 am - 3:43 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

7h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:10 am - 1:00 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

8h 50m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$368Delta

Wed, Dec 30 - Thu, Jan 7

3:00 pm - 10:51 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

5h 51m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:23 pm - 9:01 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

6h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$368Delta

Wed, Dec 16 - Sun, Dec 20

1:12 pm - 12:07 amSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:19 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

8h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$368American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

6:18 am - 3:46 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

7h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:19 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

8h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$368American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

6:15 am - 3:43 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

7h 28m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:23 pm - 9:01 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

6h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$368Delta

Tue, Dec 15 - Mon, Dec 21

6:15 am - 3:43 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

7h 28m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:20 am - 11:03 amRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

6h 43m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$368Delta

Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 22

3:40 pm - 10:48 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

5h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:16 pm - 8:11 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

5h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$368Delta

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

6:15 am - 3:43 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

7h 28m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:20 am - 11:03 amRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

6h 43m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$368Delta

Mon, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 22

3:40 pm - 10:48 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

5h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 10:55 amRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

6h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$368Delta

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23

12:31 pm - 10:51 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 20m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:23 pm - 9:01 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

6h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$368Delta

Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 22

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11:39 pm - 9:49 amLAX Los Angeles-RST Rochester

8h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:03 am - 4:15 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles

7h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$548American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28

11:52 am - 11:59 pmLAX Los Angeles-RST Rochester

10h 07m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:03 am - 4:15 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles

7h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$581American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28

10:42 am - 11:59 pmLAX Los Angeles-RST Rochester

11h 17m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 2:22 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles

10h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$632American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28

11:05 am - 11:59 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-RST Rochester

10h 54m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 6:01 pmRST Rochester-FAT Fresno Airterminal

14h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$645American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26

11:05 am - 11:59 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-RST Rochester

10h 54m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 3:51 pmRST Rochester-FAT Fresno Airterminal

12h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$662American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26

11:05 am - 11:59 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-RST Rochester

10h 54m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 1:59 pmRST Rochester-FAT Fresno Airterminal

10h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$869American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

10:46 pm - 9:49 amSFO San Francisco-RST Rochester

9h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 12:39 pmRST Rochester-SFO San Francisco

8h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$905American Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 29

1:29 pm - 11:59 pmSFO San Francisco-RST Rochester

8h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:04 am - 7:11 pmRST Rochester-SFO San Francisco

10h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$911American Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 29

3:20 pm - 10:38 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

5h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:45 pm - 11:47 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

9h 02m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles

$936Delta

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 1

10:54 am - 10:38 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

9h 44m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul

5:15 am - 3:01 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

11h 46m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles

$1,020Delta

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 1

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Delta flights from California to Rochester, Minnesota

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Nov 5

LAX5:55 amLos Angeles

7h 47m

1 stop

RST3:42 pmRochester

Nov 8

RST6:00 amRochester

7h 08m

1 stop

LAX11:08 amLos Angeles

$368

Delta

Dec 14

SAN12:31 pmSan Diego

8h 20m

1 stop

RST10:51 pmRochester

Dec 23

RST10:53 amRochester

9h 12m

2 stops

SAN6:05 pmSan Diego

$374

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Dec 14

SAN10:10 pmSan Diego

10h 23m

2 stops

RST10:33 amRochester

Dec 23

RST10:53 amRochester

9h 12m

2 stops

SAN6:05 pmSan Diego

$379

American Airlines flights from California to Rochester, Minnesota

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American Airlines

Oct 15

SAN6:18 amSan Diego

7h 28m

1 stop

RST3:46 pmRochester

Oct 18

RST4:27 pmRochester

8h 52m

1 stop

SAN11:19 pmSan Diego

$368

American Airlines

Dec 30

SAN3:33 pmSan Diego

6h 36m

1 stop

RST12:09 amRochester

Jan 7

RST5:21 amRochester

9h 48m

1 stop

SAN1:09 pmSan Diego

$395

American Airlines

Dec 30

LAX11:49 pmLos Angeles

9h 26m

1 stop

RST11:15 amRochester

Jan 7

RST4:35 pmRochester

9h 07m

1 stop

LAX11:42 pmLos Angeles

$398

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4:23 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop6h 38m

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6:15 am-3:43 pm

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Thu 11/19

3:40 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Rochester

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4:16 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$368

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SAN San Diego - RST Rochester

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Mon 12/14

6:15 am-3:43 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Rochester

Tue 12/22

6:20 am-11:03 am

1 stop6h 43m

$368

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SAN San Diego - RST Rochester

SANRST

San Diego

Fri 11/20

3:40 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Rochester

Mon 11/23

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

$368

San DiegoRochester

SAN San Diego - RST Rochester

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Thu 12/17

12:31 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Rochester

Tue 12/22

4:23 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$368

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Rochester, Minnesota?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from California to Rochester, Minnesota. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $248. If you’re not able to fly to Rochester, Minnesota in April, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Rochester, Minnesota during July average around $311.

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Fastest flight time	5h 08m
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The best one-way flight to Rochester, Minnesota from California in the past 72 hours is $279. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Rochester, Minnesota found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $368.

The fastest flight from California to Rochester, Minnesota takes 5h 08m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Rochester Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Rochester Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Rochester Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Rochester Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Rochester Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Rochester Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rochester Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Rochester Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rochester Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Delta	PriceFrom $208	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,595 reviews		Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $248	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,075 reviews		Search American Airlines flights

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