Which airports can I use when flying from Minneapolis to Rochester?

Flights from Minneapolis to Rochester usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Greater Rochester Intl (ROC).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Rochester: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to Rochester pass through?

One-stop flights from Minneapolis to Rochester most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 33% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 15% of one-stop connections • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 2% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Minneapolis to Rochester?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Minneapolis to Rochester. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $429, a difference of $41. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Rochester?

Some of the most popular sights in Rochester are Strong National Museum of Play, Blue Cross Arena and Rochester Riverside Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Rochester on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Rochester?

A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Rochester takes 00m, covering 780 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 $281 to $2,330. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Rochester looking right now?

One-way fares from Minneapolis to Rochester are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $257.

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

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 33m, compared with 4h 34m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Rochester?

Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC)?

Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Budget • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Alamo • Avis

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Rochester range from $364 to $538, with an average of $412 over the past 12 months. Anything below $364 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Rochester typically range from $364 to $538. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $281, on American Airlines.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Rochester. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Rochester?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Rochester at $370 round-trip. •November ($552) and March ($513) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Minneapolis to Rochester?

American Airlines ($281) and Southwest ($281) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to Rochester according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Minneapolis to Rochester?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Minneapolis to Rochester route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Minneapolis to Rochester?

Flights via Chicago Midway (MDW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $426. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Chicago Midway (MDW) had the shortest average connection time for Minneapolis to Rochester layovers at 2h 55m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to Rochester

Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Nov 26

3:27 pm - 11:59 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

7h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:35 am - 4:39 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$281American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

6:31 pm - 11:57 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

4h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 10:11 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$281American Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

6:00 am - 1:37 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

6h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:45 am - 10:29 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 44m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$281United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

6:00 am - 1:37 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

6h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:45 am - 10:29 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 44m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$281United Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Thu, Dec 3

5:50 pm - 11:55 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

5h 05m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

6:25 pm - 10:25 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

$281Southwest

Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9

9:00 am - 4:30 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

6h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

8:05 am - 11:45 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

$281Southwest

Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Dec 2

3:48 pm - 11:59 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

7h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:16 am - 10:14 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$281American Airlines

Sun, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 24

6:10 am - 11:40 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

4h 30m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12:20 pm - 5:21 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$429Delta

Fri, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 24

3:30 pm - 11:08 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

6h 38m1 stop New York LaGuardia

5:30 pm - 8:44 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 14m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$429Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

6:40 am - 6:25 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

10h 45m1 stop Tampa

8:10 pm - 8:05 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

36h 55m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Dallas/Fort Worth

$519Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Minneapolis to Rochester

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Dec 1

8:00 am - 1:32 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

4h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:10 am - 12:07 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$602United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Dec 1

9:43 am - 6:56 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

8h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

6:10 am - 10:27 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

5h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$607United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Dec 1

11:16 am - 9:21 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

9h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 3:49 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

10h 49m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$674United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

6:00 am - 11:43 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

4h 43m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:30 pm - 12:43 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

7h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$744Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

3:30 pm - 11:57 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

7h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 1:07 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 07m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$744American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

5:23 am - 10:59 amMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

4h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 1:27 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

9h 27m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$749American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

2:09 pm - 11:39 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

8h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Boston Logan Intl

5:15 am - 10:53 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$749American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

6:00 am - 3:30 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

8h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

5:40 pm - 11:25 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

6h 45m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Lambert-St Louis

$754Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

3:00 pm - 9:02 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

5h 02m1 stop New York LaGuardia

6:00 am - 1:11 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

8h 11m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$799Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

7:15 am - 5:15 pmMSP Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

9h 00m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

7:55 am - 11:45 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul

4h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

$804Southwest

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Price, demand and travel trends for Minneapolis to Rochester flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Rochester departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Rochester?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Minneapolis to Rochester. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Rochester? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Rochester, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Rochester at $370 round-trip.
•November ($552) and March ($513) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Minneapolis to Rochester?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Minneapolis to Rochester:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Minneapolis to Rochester?
A nonstop flight from Minneapolis to Rochester takes 00m, covering 780 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Rochester flight?
Round-trip flights from Minneapolis to Rochester range from $364 to $538, with an average of $412 over the past 12 months. Anything below $364 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Minneapolis 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 $281 to $2,330. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Minneapolis to Rochester looking right now?
One-way fares from Minneapolis to Rochester are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $257.
What car rental options are available at Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC)?
Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Alamo
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from Minneapolis to Rochester?
Flights from Minneapolis to Rochester usually depart from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and arrive at Greater Rochester Intl (ROC).
Which airports do connecting flights from Minneapolis to Rochester pass through?
One-stop flights from Minneapolis to Rochester most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Minneapolis to Rochester?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Minneapolis to Rochester. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $429, a difference of $41.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Minneapolis to Rochester?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 33m, compared with 4h 34m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Rochester?
Some of the most popular sights in Rochester are Strong National Museum of Play, Blue Cross Arena and Rochester Riverside Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Rochester on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $388, about $41 less than Monday fares (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Minneapolis to Rochester trip for January. Fares historically average $370 round-trip in that month - typically $182 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 Greater Rochester Intl Airport.

• Best Western The Inn at Rochester Airport
• Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport
• Private Rooms in Rochester Home- Near Ho

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