DSM - ROC

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Cheapest round-trip
$325
Typical prices: $236-$380
American Airlines
Wed 9/23Wed 9/30
DSM - ROC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$163
American Airlines
Mon 10/5
DSM - ROC • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $325 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • Avg $368 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 28m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Rochester (DSM-ROC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Rochester that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Rochester

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 11:59 pm
DSM
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ROC
5h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:31 pm
ROC
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DSM
7h 31m
1 stop
$325American Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 9:44 pm
DSM
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ROC
5h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:09 am - 2:15 pm
ROC
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DSM
9h 06m
2 stops
$330United Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 5:01 pm
DSM
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ROC
8h 56m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 1:59 pm
ROC
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DSM
9h 39m
2 stops
$335American Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 16
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 9:10 pm
DSM
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ROC
4h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:20 pm - 10:00 pm
ROC
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DSM
4h 40m
1 stop
$371Southwest
Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 16
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 9:10 pm
DSM
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ROC
4h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 10:00 pm
ROC
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DSM
7h 40m
2 stops
$376Southwest
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 10:55 am
DSM
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ROC
4h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:35 pm - 10:55 pm
ROC
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DSM
5h 20m
1 stop
$381Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:35 am
DSM
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ROC
4h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:16 am - 9:43 am
ROC
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DSM
4h 27m
1 stop
$411Delta
Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:52 pm
DSM
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ROC
8h 52m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:52 am - 9:56 am
ROC
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DSM
5h 04m
1 stop
$416American Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:52 pm
DSM
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ROC
8h 52m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:25 pm
ROC
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DSM
8h 25m
2 stops
$421American Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
American Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 11:03 pm
DSM
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ROC
8h 08m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 11:44 pm
ROC
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DSM
7h 09m
1 stop
$502American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Rochester flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Rochester to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Rochester?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Rochester departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Rochester from Des Moines usually cost between $386 and $396 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $325 on American Airlines (Sep 23-Sep 30).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Rochester?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Rochester, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Rochester is November, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $808 and $457 respectively.

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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$133
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 82% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Rochester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Rochester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Rochester

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Rochester?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Rochester was $163 for a one-way ticket and $325 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Rochester?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Des Moines to Rochester. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Rochester?

    Des Moines and Rochester are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Greater Rochester Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Rochester?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Rochester?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Rochester, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Rochester, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Rochester are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $396 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $437 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Rochester?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Rochester.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Rochester?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rochester from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Rochester?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rochester with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and ROC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Rochester?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rochester from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Des Moines to Rochester

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Rochester. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Rochester? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8497 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
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Flight from Savannah arrived very late and we did not take off till 2 hours after scheduled departure!

2.0 MediocreBruce, Jul 2026
BOS - LGA
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Flight from Savannah arrived very late and we did not take off till 2 hours after scheduled departure!

My flight was canceled, and instead of rebooking me on a non-stop first-class flight for the same day, which I originally had, Delta rebooked me on a one-stop flight for the following day. When I checked the Delta app, I noticed that there were available flights for both the same day and the next day. I believe this indicates poor management on their part.

So terrible. My flight was 4 hours delayed and we weren't notified til last second within an hour of boarding. WE had to sit on the plane for 4 hours. ridiculous.

The CRJ-900 was clean but the overhead air vents were broken in our First Class row, making the cabin very hot until about 30 mins into the flight. The flight attendants were both extremely apologetic and accommodating though so that is why I rated the flight as very good. They checked on us many times and truly showed they cared. The snacks for an hour and a half flight could be better. Would be nice if there was a small plated meal over convenient store snacks. WiFi also was not working. And it would be nice if Delta had adjustable headrests on these planes.

The plane was old and thus the seats were not good. No cushion left whatsoever, and it all was a bit worn out.

flight was delayed 4+ hours. there was really no understanding of why? weather? the last hour of delay was post boarding. pilot seat was broken. was that the real reason? nonetheless, long day of inconveniences.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Uncomfortable seats, spotty WiFi, only Biscoff for snack (no one likes those).

boarding announcements werent clear/loud. Tired of those cookies. Of the 3 staff/attendants, 1 was good and the other 2 were mediocre.

They cancelled our flight two times after rebooking us for a later flight. We never got on the plane. We found another solution by driving.

Long delays to board due to mechanical issues with plane.

Flight canceled because they didn’t have enough flight attendants. No refunds or credits for future flights

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Wheelchair was waiting for me,changed to a better seat which was great as it's hard for me to walk

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