Which airports can I use when flying from Kansas City to Rochester?

Flights from Kansas City to Rochester usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Rochester (RST).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kansas City to Rochester?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kansas City to Rochester.

Which airports do connecting flights from Kansas City to Rochester pass through?

Connecting flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Rochester?

On the Kansas City to Rochester route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 58%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $328 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $766: a $438 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Kansas City to Rochester?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Kansas City to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 12m and 4h 46m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 $2,943. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Kansas City to Rochester looking right now?

One-way fares from Kansas City to Rochester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $286, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 12m, compared with 4h 46m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

How much should I expect to pay for a Kansas City to Rochester flight?

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Rochester range from $316 to $488, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $316 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Kansas City to Rochester?

Delta ($308) and American Airlines ($338) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Rochester according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Kansas City to Rochester?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the most popular layover for the Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Rochester?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $406. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Kansas City to Rochester which airport offers the shortest layover?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) had the shortest average connection time for Kansas City to Rochester layovers at 179 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

10:35 am - 3:42 pmMCI Kansas City-RST Rochester

5h 07m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 11:53 amRST Rochester-MCI Kansas City

5h 53m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$308Delta

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

5:40 pm - 10:45 pmMCI Kansas City-RST Rochester

5h 05m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 11:53 amRST Rochester-MCI Kansas City

5h 53m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$308Delta

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20

6:30 am - 10:43 amMCI Kansas City-RST Rochester

4h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 9:47 amRST Rochester-MCI Kansas City

3h 47m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$308Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

6:30 am - 10:43 amMCI Kansas City-RST Rochester

4h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 11:53 amRST Rochester-MCI Kansas City

5h 53m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$308Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20

6:30 am - 10:43 amMCI Kansas City-RST Rochester

4h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 11:53 amRST Rochester-MCI Kansas City

5h 53m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$308Delta

Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 10

6:20 am - 10:56 amMCI Kansas City-RST Rochester

4h 36m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

11:23 am - 2:42 pmRST Rochester-MCI Kansas City

3h 19m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$323Delta

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

7:21 pm - 11:59 pmMCI Kansas City-RST Rochester

4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:17 pmRST Rochester-MCI Kansas City

6h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$338American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

7:21 pm - 12:07 amMCI Kansas City-RST Rochester

4h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:17 pmRST Rochester-MCI Kansas City

6h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$378American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19

9:22 am - 3:46 pmMCI Kansas City-RST Rochester

6h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:17 pmRST Rochester-MCI Kansas City

6h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$378American Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 19

5:30 am - 12:32 pmMCI Kansas City-RST Rochester

7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:17 pmRST Rochester-MCI Kansas City

6h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$378American Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to Rochester flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Rochester?

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Rochester start at $308. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $316 to $488. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $308 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Rochester?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Rochester, it is 11% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 108% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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High season	January
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Rochester

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Which airports can I use when flying from Kansas City to Rochester?
Flights from Kansas City to Rochester usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Rochester (RST).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kansas City to Rochester?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kansas City to Rochester.
Which airports do connecting flights from Kansas City to Rochester pass through?
Connecting flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Rochester?
On the Kansas City to Rochester route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 58%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $328 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $766: a $438 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Kansas City to Rochester?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Kansas City to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 12m and 4h 46m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 $2,943. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Kansas City to Rochester looking right now?
One-way fares from Kansas City to Rochester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $286, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Kansas City to Rochester?
Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 12m, compared with 4h 46m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
How much should I expect to pay for a Kansas City to Rochester flight?
Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Rochester range from $316 to $488, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $316 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $328 - about $438 less than Tuesday (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kansas City to Rochester trip for March. Fares historically average $258 round-trip in that month - typically $468 less than the most expensive month, which is September (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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