Which airports can I use when flying from Rochester to San Diego?

Flights from Rochester to San Diego usually depart from Rochester (RST) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Rochester to San Diego?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rochester to San Diego.

Which airports do connecting flights from Rochester to San Diego pass through?

Connecting flights from Rochester to San Diego most commonly pass through: • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 70% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 30% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Rochester to San Diego?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Rochester to San Diego. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $356 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $746, a difference of $390. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Rochester to San Diego?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Rochester to San Diego. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 25m and 8h 26m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Rochester to San Diego?

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 Rochester to San Diego 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 $442 to $1,573. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Rochester to San Diego looking right now?

One-way fares from Rochester to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $359, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 25m, compared with 8h 26m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Rochester and San Diego?

San Diego is 2 hours behind Rochester (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Payless • Europcar • Thrifty • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a Rochester to San Diego flight?

Round-trip flights from Rochester to San Diego range from $323 to $479, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $323 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Rochester to San Diego?

Round-trip flights from Rochester to San Diego typically range from $323 to $479. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $442, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rochester to San Diego?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rochester to San Diego. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 94% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to San Diego?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to San Diego at $268 round-trip. •August ($736) and October ($653) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 174% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Rochester to San Diego?

American Airlines ($442) and Delta ($468) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Rochester to San Diego according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Rochester to San Diego?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the most popular layover for the Rochester to San Diego route. 70% 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 Rochester to San Diego?

Flights via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $413. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Rochester to San Diego which airport offers the shortest layover?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) had the shortest average connection time for Rochester to San Diego layovers at 4h 05m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rochester to San Diego

Sat, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 13

4:33 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

9h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:59 pm - 12:17 amSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$442American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

4:16 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

9h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:33 pm - 11:39 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$442American Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 15

4:16 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

9h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:33 pm - 11:39 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$442American Airlines

Wed, Mar 24 - Wed, Mar 31

5:35 am - 10:40 amRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

7h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:59 pm - 12:03 amSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$442American Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 20

12:36 pm - 7:36 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

9h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:59 pm - 12:17 amSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$443American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

12:37 pm - 7:18 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

8h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:33 pm - 11:39 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$444American Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 20

12:36 pm - 7:36 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

9h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:59 pm - 12:17 amSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$444American Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 13

4:33 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

9h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:28 am - 12:17 amSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

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

$459American Airlines

Sat, Jan 2 - Wed, Jan 6

4:23 pm - 9:20 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

6h 57m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:15 am - 3:40 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

7h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$468Delta

Tue, Jan 5 - Sat, Jan 9

4:24 pm - 8:25 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

6h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

3:10 pm - 10:56 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

5h 46m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$468Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Rochester to San Diego

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

7:08 am - 12:34 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

7h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:29 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$540American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

1:02 pm - 9:46 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

10h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

1:29 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$568American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

4:22 pm - 10:40 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

8h 18m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City

7:45 am - 10:45 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

13h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Minneapolis St Paul

$581Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

12:34 pm - 7:15 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

8h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:29 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$632American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

12:34 pm - 7:15 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

8h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:05 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 54m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$660American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

6:00 am - 3:04 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

11h 04m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:15 am - 3:42 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

7h 27m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul

$739Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

11:23 am - 10:51 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

13h 28m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

3:30 pm - 10:45 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

5h 15m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$1,316Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

11:23 am - 10:51 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

13h 28m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:57 am - 10:45 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

9h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul

$1,321Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

4:27 pm - 10:35 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

8h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:29 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,520American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

4:27 pm - 10:35 pmRST Rochester-SAN San Diego

8h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:29 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-RST Rochester

8h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,520American Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Rochester to San Diego flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Rochester to San Diego? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Rochester to San Diego departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rochester to San Diego?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rochester to San Diego. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 94% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to San Diego? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Rochester to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to San Diego at $268 round-trip.
•August ($736) and October ($653) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 174% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Rochester to San Diego?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rochester to San Diego.
How long is a flight from Rochester to San Diego?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Rochester to San Diego. Flights with 1 layover take between 6h 25m and 8h 26m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Rochester to San Diego?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Rochester to San Diego flight?
Round-trip flights from Rochester to San Diego range from $323 to $479, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $323 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Rochester to San Diego 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 $442 to $1,573. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Rochester to San Diego looking right now?
One-way fares from Rochester to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $359, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?
San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Rochester to San Diego?
Flights from Rochester to San Diego usually depart from Rochester (RST) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Rochester to San Diego pass through?
Connecting flights from Rochester to San Diego most commonly pass through:

• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 30% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Rochester to San Diego?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Rochester to San Diego. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $356 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $746, a difference of $390.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Rochester to San Diego?
Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 25m, compared with 8h 26m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Rochester and San Diego?
San Diego is 2 hours behind Rochester (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Diego?
Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $356, about $390 less than Sunday fares (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Rochester to San Diego trip for April. Fares historically average $268 round-trip in that month - typically $468 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.

• Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
• Bay Club Hotel & Marina
• Sheraton San Diego Resort

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