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Cheapest round-trip
$253
Typical prices: $336-$485
American Airlines
Wed 10/24Wed 10/31
ROC - MSP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$127
Typical prices: $198-$334
United Airlines
Sat 10/6
ROC - MSP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Rochester and Minneapolis. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
15 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 22% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA)
Cheapest • Avg $302 (round-trip)
Chicago Midway (MDW)
Shortest trip • 4h 37m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Rochester to Minneapolis (ROC-MSP)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rochester to Minneapolis

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 12:13 amROC  Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 10:55 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
4h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$253American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 10:15 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 40m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 11:00 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
4h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
$265Southwest
Sat, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 1
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 12:04 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 4:45 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
5h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$270United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
6:51 pm - 11:42 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 51m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
3:19 pm - 9:05 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
4h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$270United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
5:06 am - 10:00 amROC  Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
5h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 11:58 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
4h 57m1 stop Philadelphia
$270American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 10:15 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 40m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 4:50 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
10h 05m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway
$275Southwest
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 2:05 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
20h 00m1 stop Tampa
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 7:13 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
27h 12m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale
$334Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 2:05 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
20h 00m1 stop Tampa
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 6:43 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
26h 42m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Raleigh-Durham
$362Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 13
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:06 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
8h 06m1 stop New York LaGuardia
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:41 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
4h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$409Delta
Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:06 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
8h 06m1 stop New York LaGuardia
Delta Logo
3:12 pm - 11:26 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
7h 14m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$409Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Rochester to Minneapolis flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Rochester to Minneapolis with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Rochester to Minneapolis start at $253. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $336 to $485. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $253 on American Airlines.

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

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rochester to Minneapolis, it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 45% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to Minneapolis?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester to Minneapolis at $306 round-trip.
•October ($484) and June ($477) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 58% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Rochester to Minneapolis the cheapest?

Flights from Rochester to Minneapolis are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 54% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Rochester to Minneapolis flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$127
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Rochester to Minneapolis

When to book flights from Rochester to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rochester to Minneapolis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Rochester to Minneapolis 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 Rochester to Minneapolis?

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

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Rochester to Minneapolis:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    One-stop flights from Rochester to Minneapolis most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 71% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 12% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 4% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Rochester to Minneapolis route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $372 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $568, a difference of $196. 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 Minneapolis?

    Some of the most popular sights in Minneapolis are U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field and Target Center. These are among the most viewed places in Minneapolis on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Rochester to Minneapolis flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 70% above the route average of $390. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Rochester to Minneapolis?

    A nonstop flight from Rochester to Minneapolis takes 0h 00m, covering 780 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Rochester to Minneapolis?

    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 Rochester to Minneapolis 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 $253 to $2,015. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Rochester to Minneapolis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $154, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 4h 43m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 01m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

  • What is the time difference between Rochester and Minneapolis?

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

  • What car rental options are available at Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)?

    Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Ace
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget

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

    Round-trip flights from Rochester to Minneapolis range from $336 to $485, with an average of $390 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Rochester to Minneapolis 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 Thursday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $372 - about $196 less than Monday (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 54% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Rochester to Minneapolis trip for September. Fares historically average $306 round-trip in that month - typically $178 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
    - Snelling Motel

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