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Cheapest round-trip
$405
Typical prices: $317-$498
American Airlines
Wed 12/12Thu 12/13
MCI - RST • 1 stop
When to travel
March
Cheapest • 35% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $430 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 4h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Rochester (MCI-RST)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Rochester

Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 13
American Airlines Logo
9:11 am - 3:46 pmMCI  Kansas City-RST Rochester
6h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:52 am - 11:41 amRST  Rochester-MCI Kansas City
4h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$405American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:13 amMCI  Kansas City-RST Rochester
4h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:52 amRST  Rochester-MCI Kansas City
3h 52m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$418Delta
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
American Airlines Logo
5:06 am - 12:08 pmMCI  Kansas City-RST Rochester
7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 10:59 pmRST  Rochester-MCI Kansas City
6h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$428American Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Nov 30
Delta Logo
12:40 pm - 3:35 pmMCI  Kansas City-RST Rochester
2h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
11:07 am - 4:42 pmRST  Rochester-MCI Kansas City
5h 35m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$551Delta
Wed, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 4
American Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 11:39 pmMCI  Kansas City-RST Rochester
4h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:16 pm - 10:52 pmRST  Rochester-MCI Kansas City
6h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$574American Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 4
Delta Logo
10:38 am - 3:43 pmMCI  Kansas City-RST Rochester
5h 05m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
11:15 am - 4:56 pmRST  Rochester-MCI Kansas City
5h 41m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$574Delta
Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 11:59 pmMCI  Kansas City-RST Rochester
4h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 5:41 pmRST  Rochester-MCI Kansas City
5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$674American 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 typically range from $317 to $498. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $405, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kansas City to Rochester. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 93% higher.

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Key details for Kansas City to Rochester flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$405
Beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 20% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to Rochester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Rochester flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • 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.

  • 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 09m and 4h 47m 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Rochester range from $317 to $498, with an average of $396 over the past 12 months. Anything below $317 counts as a good deal.

  • 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 varied from about $405 to $674. That means the highest observed fare was about 66% higher than the lowest one.

  • 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).

  • 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) - 59% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 41% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kansas City to Rochester?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Kansas City to Rochester. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $328 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $766, a difference of $438.

    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 Kansas City to Rochester?

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 09m, compared with 4h 47m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Your guide to booking Kansas City to Rochester flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $328, about $438 less than Tuesday fares (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 $508 less than the most expensive month, which is November (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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