What is the cheapest day to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 90% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

November is one of the best times of the year to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Rochester, Minnesota. Prices for November average $501 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $278. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of May. Opting for a November flight can save you 136% on your journey compared to booking in May

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RST to DTW?

It’s optimal to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Rochester to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

Thu 11/2712:40 pmRST - DTW

1 stop6h 00mDelta

Tue 12/212:35 pmDTW - RST

1 stop3h 53mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$258

Sat 10/2512:46 pmRST - DTW

1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/277:00 amDTW - RST

1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$288

Thu 10/26:00 amRST - DTW

1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/66:04 pmDTW - RST

1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$352

Tue 9/307:00 amRST - DTW

1 stop3h 41mDelta

Sat 10/47:00 amDTW - RST

1 stop4h 45mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$376

Tue 9/304:00 pmRST - DTW

1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/49:23 amDTW - RST

2 stops12h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$382

Thu 11/276:18 amRST - DTW

1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/21:05 pmDTW - RST

2 stops11h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$454

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Thu 11/2712:40 pmRST - DTW

1 stop6h 00mDelta

Tue 12/212:35 pmDTW - RST

1 stop3h 53mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$258

Sat 10/2512:46 pmRST - DTW

1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/277:00 amDTW - RST

1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$288

Wed 10/1512:46 pmRST - DTW

1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/187:00 amDTW - RST

1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$288

Thu 10/26:00 amRST - DTW

1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/66:04 pmDTW - RST

1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$352

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Tue 9/307:00 amRST - DTW

1 stop3h 41mDelta

Sat 10/47:00 amDTW - RST

1 stop4h 45mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$376

Tue 9/304:00 pmRST - DTW

1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/49:23 amDTW - RST

2 stops12h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$382

Thu 10/26:00 amRST - DTW

1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/66:04 pmDTW - RST

1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$352

Sat 10/2512:46 pmRST - DTW

1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/277:00 amDTW - RST

1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$288

Sun 10/266:13 pmRST - DTW

1 stop3h 18mDelta

Wed 10/297:45 pmDTW - RST

1 stop4h 44mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$468

Sun 10/2612:46 pmRST - DTW

1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/297:03 amDTW - RST

2 stops11h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$474

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Thu 11/27

12:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop6h 00m

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Tue 12/2

12:35 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop3h 53m

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RST - DTW

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Sat 10/25

12:46 pm-5:34 pm

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7:00 am-12:15 pm

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RST - DTW

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Wed 10/15

12:46 pm-5:34 pm

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7:00 am-12:15 pm

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RST - DTW

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6:00 am-12:34 pm

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6:04 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 34m

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

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Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,954 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

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How long is the flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
A quick flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport can take about 3h 48m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $288. There are 475 mi between Rochester, Minnesota and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $208. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $208 round trip.
Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to Detroit that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rochester to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rochester to Detroit?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rochester to Detroit.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rochester to Detroit?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $250). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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