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Cheapest round-trip
$308
Typical prices: $336-$584
American Airlines
Wed 11/7Sat 11/10
DTW - RST • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$268
Typical prices: $314-$454
Delta
Wed 10/31
DTW - RST • 1 stop
When to travel
March
Cheapest • 38% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $431 (round-trip)
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Shortest trip • 4h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Rochester (DTW-RST)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Rochester

Mon, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 12
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7:58 pm - 10:51 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RST Rochester
3h 53m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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4:24 pm - 11:55 pmRST  Rochester-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 31m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$308Delta
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
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7:05 am - 10:13 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RST Rochester
4h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
4:16 pm - 8:37 pmRST  Rochester-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
3h 21m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$308Delta
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
6:42 am - 12:03 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RST Rochester
6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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4:30 pm - 9:42 pmRST  Rochester-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$308American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12
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8:54 pm - 12:07 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RST Rochester
4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 1:00 pmRST  Rochester-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$308American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 22
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:43 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RST Rochester
4h 43m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
4:22 pm - 11:30 pmRST  Rochester-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$308Delta
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
American Airlines Logo
8:47 pm - 11:59 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RST Rochester
4h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 12:22 pmRST  Rochester-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$338American Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
American Airlines Logo
8:54 pm - 12:07 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RST Rochester
4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 1:00 pmRST  Rochester-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$378American Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
American Airlines Logo
8:54 pm - 12:07 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RST Rochester
4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:27 pm - 9:34 pmRST  Rochester-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$378American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:46 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RST Rochester
9h 46m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 1:00 pmRST  Rochester-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$382American Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
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6:42 am - 12:03 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RST Rochester
6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:34 pm - 11:28 pmRST  Rochester-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas
$382American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester start at $308. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $336 to $584. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $308 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester, it is 10% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 47% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester at $258 round-trip.
•December ($726) and January ($648) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 181% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$268
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 57% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 54% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester

When to book flights from Detroit to Rochester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Rochester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Rochester (RST).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester pass through?

    Connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester most commonly pass through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 58% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 42% 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester?

    On the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 39%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $374 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $611: a $237 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 35m and 5h 02m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 $308 to $2,466. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $465, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester?

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 35m, compared with 5h 02m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Rochester?

    Rochester is 1 hour behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester range from $336 to $584, with an average of $414 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $374 - about $237 less than Thursday (39% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester trip for March. Fares historically average $258 round-trip in that month - typically $468 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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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