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$149+ Cheap flights from Rochester, MN to Minneapolis (RST - MSP)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — MSP
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rochester to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis (MSP). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$199
(Delta)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$244

Good round-trip deal

$285 or less

Good one-way deal

$253 or less
From Rochester to Minneapolis St Paul
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Cheapest flights from Rochester to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 8/1311:33 amRST - MSP
Nonstop0h 51mDelta
Sun 8/1710:45 pmMSP - RST
Nonstop0h 42mDelta
Deal found 7/3$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:25 pmRST - MSP
1 stop46h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/56:44 amMSP - RST
1 stop37h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$473

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rochester to Minneapolis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Rochester

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Depart

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Price

RochesterMinneapolis

RST - MSP

RSTMSP

Rochester

Wed 8/13

11:33 am-12:24 pm

Nonstop0h 51m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 8/17

10:45 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop0h 42m

$199

RochesterMinneapolis

RST - MSP

RSTMSP

Rochester

Mon 9/1

6:25 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop46h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/5

6:44 am-8:19 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$473

RochesterMinneapolis

RST - MSP

RSTMSP

Rochester

Thu 8/14

4:59 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop0h 51m

$149

RochesterMinneapolis

RST - MSP

RSTMSP

Rochester

Fri 9/26

6:00 am-8:49 am

1 stop50h 49m

$245

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Deals found on 7/1

Best time to book a flight from Rochester to Minneapolis

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to Minneapolis

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to Minneapolis at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Rochester to Minneapolis have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Rochester to Minneapolis?

    If you book a flight from Rochester to Minneapolis, you will be flying from Rochester to Minneapolis St Paul. Flights to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) from Rochester (RST) take 0h 51m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Rochester to Minneapolis per day from 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Rochester, Minnesota to Minneapolis flight route?

    Within the past month, 7 users have taken a look at flights from Rochester to Minneapolis St Paul.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($199), and American Airlines ($473) offers the cheapest pricing from Rochester, Minnesota to Minneapolis. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rochester, Minnesota to Minneapolis?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Minneapolis are Korean Air (89%), SkyWest Airlines (86%) and Air France (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rochester, Minnesota to Minneapolis?

    While on average a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Minneapolis is generally $459, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $153. When looking at the most popular route, (Rochester - Minneapolis St Paul), you can expect to pay $199 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rochester to Minneapolis?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 airline flying from Rochester to Minneapolis

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