Cheap Flights from MSP to RST: When to Fly from Minneapolis to Rochester

 

The cheapest times to fly from MSP to RST are

• January 1st to February 25th
• May 14th to June 3rd
• August 6th to February 25th (except the weeks of September 10th, November 19th, November 26th, December 17th, and December 24th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MSP to RST is late October to early November. Prices can be as high as $505 for Sunday flights during early May, or as low as $139 for Tuesday flights around late October to early November.

 

When to Fly to Rochester

Flying from Minneapolis, MN (MSP) to Rochester, MN (RST) will usually cost between $149 to $238 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October to early November with an average ticket price of $149. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early May, with an average price of $301. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $152 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $164 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MSP to RST flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MSP to RST route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MSP to RST flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Minneapolis. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $1.34, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $36 (19%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $154. Return trip prices are from the RST to MSP flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MSP to RST can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 7 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MSP to RST? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Rochester International Airport to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 76 miles or 122 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MSP to RST?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MSP to RST flight is about 1 hour 7 minutes.

How many flights go between Minneapolis, MN and Rochester, MN?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 48 available flights from MSP to RST.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from MSP to RST tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 21% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 3% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave RST heading for MSP about 11 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Rochester, MN is about 1 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 11 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.