San Diego to Rochester (SAN–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 5h 10m AFDLKE → DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 6h 35m AAACAS → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
YYC Calgary ~7h 10m WS → CNK Calgary (YYC) to Rochester flights
IND Indianapolis ~7h 46m WN → Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~9h 3m AS → Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Diego to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and RST, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SAN Routes RST Routes SAN Live Flights RST Live Flights SAN Delays
All flights from Rochester (RST) Rochester to San Diego flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MSP ~5h 10m ORD ~6h 35m YYC ~7h 10m IND ~7h 46m DCA ~9h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
131
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → RST
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
RST → SAN
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rochester from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric SAN→RST SNA→RST
Distance from SAN – 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 80% –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Rochester flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Rochester International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Rochester is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Rochester.
Facts

SAN–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Rochester route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to RST flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Rochester is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from RST to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA).