Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Flights from Los Angeles to Rochester usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Rochester (RST).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Rochester: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rochester pass through?

Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rochester most commonly pass through: • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 53% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 47% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Rochester?

On the Los Angeles to Rochester route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $358 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $599: a $241 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Rochester?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Los Angeles to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 22m and 7h 20m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Rochester?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Rochester changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $368 to $1,969. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Rochester looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Rochester are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $477, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 22m, compared with 7h 20m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Rochester?

Rochester is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Rochester flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rochester range from $388 to $598, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Delta ($368) and American Airlines ($413) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Rochester according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Rochester route. 53% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MSP.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Flights via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $466. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Rochester which airport offers the shortest layover?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Rochester layovers at 246 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Rochester

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

11:59 pm - 10:13 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

8h 14m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 9:48 amRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 48m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$368Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11

6:00 am - 3:43 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

7h 43m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 9:50 amRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 50m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$368Delta

Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7

1:21 pm - 11:59 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

8h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:13 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$413American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

1:21 pm - 11:59 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

8h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 10:52 amRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$418American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

1:35 pm - 12:07 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

8h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 9:36 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

7h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$433American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

1:35 pm - 12:07 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

8h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:13 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$440American Airlines

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1:35 pm - 12:07 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

8h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 9:36 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

7h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$448American Airlines

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9:54 am - 11:59 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

12h 05m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:34 pm - 7:53 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$453American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

1:35 pm - 12:07 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

8h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 9:36 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

7h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$458American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

1:35 pm - 12:07 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

8h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:02 pm - 8:31 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$462American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Rochester

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 2

11:39 pm - 9:52 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

8h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:18 pm - 11:36 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

7h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$521American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Oct 23

3:15 pm - 10:38 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

5h 23m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:22 pm - 8:40 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

6h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$553Delta

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

8:25 am - 4:05 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

5h 40m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

11:36 am - 3:08 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

5h 32m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$561Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

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

8h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 12:25 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$563American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 2

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

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

6:18 pm - 11:36 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

7h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$572American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

8:23 pm - 9:49 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

11h 26m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 12:25 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$600American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

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

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

5:50 am - 12:25 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$615American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Oct 23

7:00 pm - 9:49 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

12h 49m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:02 pm - 8:31 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$618American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

8:23 pm - 9:49 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

11h 26m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

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

$632American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Oct 23

7:00 pm - 9:49 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RST Rochester

12h 49m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:02 pm - 10:00 pmRST Rochester-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

10h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$701American Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Rochester flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rochester start at $368. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $388 to $598. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $368 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Rochester, it is 24% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 27% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Rochester?

April is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Rochester at $248 round-trip.
January ($778) and November ($601) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 213% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Rochester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Rochester?
Flights from Los Angeles to Rochester usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Rochester (RST).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Rochester?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Rochester:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rochester pass through?
Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rochester most commonly pass through:

• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 47% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Rochester?
On the Los Angeles to Rochester route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $358 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $599: a $241 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Rochester?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Los Angeles to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 22m and 7h 20m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Rochester?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Rochester changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $368 to $1,969. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Rochester looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Rochester are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $477, which is 21% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Rochester?
Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 22m, compared with 7h 20m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Rochester?
Rochester is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Rochester flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rochester range from $388 to $598, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $358 - about $241 less than Sunday (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Rochester trip for April. Fares historically average $248 round-trip in that month - typically $530 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Rochester Airport.
- Comfort Inn & Suites Rochester South Mayo Clinic

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