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 $517 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 129% 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?

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Average price	$208

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Fri 8/294:59 pmRST - DTW

1 stop4h 30mDelta

Sun 8/317:00 amDTW - RST

1 stop4h 53mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$268

Sat 8/1612:48 pmRST - DTW

2 stops8h 48mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/176:55 amDTW - RST

1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$274

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Fri 8/294:59 pmRST - DTW

1 stop4h 30mDelta

Sun 8/317:00 amDTW - RST

1 stop4h 53mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$268

Sat 8/1612:48 pmRST - DTW

2 stops8h 48mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/176:55 amDTW - RST

1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$274

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Fri 7/114:49 pmRST - DTW

1 stop4h 31mDelta

Sun 7/207:00 amDTW - RST

1 stop4h 47mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$396

Fri 7/115:23 pmRST - DTW

1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/208:53 pmDTW - RST

1 stop3h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$398

Sat 8/1612:48 pmRST - DTW

2 stops8h 48mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/176:55 amDTW - RST

1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$274

Fri 8/294:59 pmRST - DTW

1 stop4h 30mDelta

Sun 8/317:00 amDTW - RST

1 stop4h 53mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$268

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Wed 7/96:02 amRST - DTW

1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$104

Wed 7/911:27 amRST - DTW

1 stop3h 04mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$333

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Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). 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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8.0

Very good

7,970 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

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8.0

Very good

7,970 reviews

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8.0

Very good

7,970 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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,970 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.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $268. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $274 round trip. Delta is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). 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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