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$387+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Rochester (DSM - ROC)

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 3/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ROC
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Rochester

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Rochester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Rochester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/274:20 pm
DSM
-
ROC
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Fri 4/37:50 pm
ROC
-
DSM
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/10$387
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/286:25 am
DSM
-
ROC
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Wed 8/56:05 am
ROC
-
DSM
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7$397
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/275:10 am
DSM
-
ROC
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Tue 8/48:30 am
ROC
-
DSM
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7$418
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 7/265:25 pm
DSM
-
ROC
1 stop4h 26m
Delta
Sun 8/26:00 am
ROC
-
DSM
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$423
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 7/286:20 am
DSM
-
ROC
2 stops17h 18m
Delta
Wed 8/56:00 am
ROC
-
DSM
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$444
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/265:10 am
DSM
-
ROC
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Mon 8/37:35 pm
ROC
-
DSM
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7$462
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 7/196:20 am
DSM
-
ROC
1 stop4h 17m
Delta
Sat 7/256:00 am
ROC
-
DSM
1 stop8h 22m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$463
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 2/246:19 am
DSM
-
ROC
1 stop5h 00m
Delta
Sat 2/286:10 am
ROC
-
DSM
1 stop4h 59m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/243:24 pm
DSM
-
ROC
1 stop4h 42m
United Airlines
Sat 2/286:00 am
ROC
-
DSM
2 stops9h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$472

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Rochester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Rochester (ROC). 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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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$387
(Southwest)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Rochester 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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Rochester that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Rochester

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Mon 7/27

5:25 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-9:19 am

1 stop4h 19m

$387

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Fri 3/27

4:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 4/3

7:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$387

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Tue 7/28

6:25 am-6:25 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 8/5

6:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$392

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Tue 7/28

6:25 am-6:25 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 8/4

6:05 am-11:50 am

2 stops6h 45m

$397

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Mon 7/27

5:10 am-5:15 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 8/4

8:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop4h 20m

$418

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Sun 7/19

6:20 am-11:37 am

1 stop4h 17m

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 7/25

6:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$463

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Deals found on 2/7

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Rochester

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Rochester in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Rochester flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Rochester flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Rochester flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Rochester 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 Des Moines-Rochester 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 Des Moines to Rochester

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Rochester

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Rochester?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Rochester (average of $100). Flying from Des Moines to Rochester in January is currently the most expensive (average of $353). 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 Rochester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rochester. 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 Rochester. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Rochester have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,273 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,180 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Rochester. 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 Des Moines to Rochester?

    For as low as $387, Delta can have you in Rochester from Des Moines in 4h 26m. The distance between Des Moines and Rochester is about 822 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Rochester round-trip?

    Currently priced at $213, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Rochester and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $249.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Rochester?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Rochester 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 Des Moines to Rochester?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Rochester (average of $100). Flying from Des Moines to Rochester in January is currently the most expensive (average of $353). 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 Des Moines to Rochester

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Rochester. 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$213Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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