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$178+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Rochester (DSM - ROC)

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ROC
Jun 7 — Jun 141
Sun 6/7
Sun 6/14
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 May 8, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Tue 5/261:37 pm
DSM
-
ROC
1 stop7h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 6/35:29 pm
ROC
-
DSM
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Tue 5/261:37 pm
DSM
-
ROC
1 stop7h 50m
American Airlines
Thu 6/48:19 pm
ROC
-
DSM
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/5$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sat 9/512:10 pm
DSM
-
ROC
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Thu 9/108:25 am
ROC
-
DSM
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Tue 6/93:22 pm
DSM
-
ROC
1 stop7h 26m
American Airlines
Fri 6/126:46 pm
ROC
-
DSM
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/4$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 10/85:35 am
DSM
-
ROC
2 stops12h 20m
Southwest
Mon 10/121:25 pm
ROC
-
DSM
2 stops11h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 6/103:45 pm
DSM
-
ROC
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Sat 6/136:30 pm
ROC
-
DSM
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5$381
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sat 6/63:35 pm
DSM
-
ROC
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Sat 6/138:25 am
ROC
-
DSM
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/7$385

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 May 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$355
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$178
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$406
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 May 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Rochester that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

12:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 9/10

6:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$363

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

1:37 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 6/4

5:05 am-8:32 am

1 stop4h 27m

$363

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

3:45 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 6/13

6:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$381

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Tue 7/21

3:45 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 7/23

7:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$381
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

3:35 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 6/13

8:25 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 10m

$385

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Thu 10/8

6:15 am-1:28 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 10/12

5:48 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$407

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Sat 6/20

3:35 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 6/27

6:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$407
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

3:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$204

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Mon 7/20

3:52 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$204

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

7:06 am-4:06 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$209

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Deals found on 5/3

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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.

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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 May 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American 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
8,456 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,456 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,456 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,667 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,456 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 $363, Southwest can have you in Rochester from Des Moines in 4h 40m. 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 $236, 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 American Airlines for as low as $357. Delta is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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.

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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 May 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$357Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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