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$278+ Cheap flights from Rochester, MN to Kansas City (RST - MCI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — MCI
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Rochester to Kansas City
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/276:36 pmRST - MCI
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Fri 1/26:00 amMCI - RST
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/17$298

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (RST) to Kansas City (MCI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
1 star

Round-trip from

$278
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$683
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($117 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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RochesterKansas City

RST - MCI

RSTMCI

Rochester

Tue 3/17

6:10 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 27m

Kansas City

Sat 3/21

6:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 40m

$278

RochesterKansas City

RST - MCI

RSTMCI

Rochester

Sun 3/15

6:10 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 27m

Kansas City

Sat 3/21

6:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 40m

$283

RochesterKansas City

RST - MCI

RSTMCI

Rochester

Sat 12/27

6:18 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 11m

Kansas City

Fri 1/2

5:12 am-10:36 am

1 stop5h 24m

$298

RochesterKansas City

RST - MCI

RSTMCI

Rochester

Sat 12/27

6:36 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Kansas City

Fri 1/2

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$298

RochesterKansas City

RST - MCI

RSTMCI

Rochester

Tue 3/31

11:24 am-3:39 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Kansas City

Thu 4/2

6:30 am-11:07 am

1 stop4h 37m

$486

RochesterKansas City

RST - MCI

RSTMCI

Rochester

Tue 3/31

6:10 am-1:22 pm

2 stops7h 12m

Kansas City

Thu 4/2

6:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 40m

$522

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Deals found on 12/16

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester, Minnesota-Kansas City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rochester, Minnesota-Kansas City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rochester to Kansas City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to Kansas City

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Kansas City?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Kansas City (average of $69). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Kansas City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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 Kansas City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kansas City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kansas City. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Rochester to Kansas City to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester to Kansas City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Kansas City?

    A quick flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Kansas City can take about 5h 11m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $298. Airlines will cover a distance of 339 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Kansas City round-trip?

    Currently priced at $228, Delta will fly you from Rochester, Minnesota to Kansas City and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $270. Delta is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to Kansas City that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rochester to Kansas City?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rochester to Kansas City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rochester to Kansas City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to Kansas City 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 Kansas City?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Kansas City (average of $69). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Kansas City in November is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Rochester to Kansas City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to Kansas City. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$228Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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