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$305+ 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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ROC
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$305
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$236
From Des Moines to Rochester Greater Rochester Intl
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/66:17 amDSM - ROC
1 stop4h 22mDelta
Tue 12/96:00 amROC - DSM
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 9/15$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 12/65:35 amDSM - ROC
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/910:40 amROC - DSM
2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 10/196:22 pmDSM - ROC
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/208:05 pmROC - DSM
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/3111:15 amDSM - ROC
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/73:01 pmROC - DSM
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/255:30 amDSM - ROC
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Mon 12/11:35 pmROC - DSM
2 stops11h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/265:30 amDSM - ROC
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Mon 12/11:35 pmROC - DSM
2 stops11h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/255:41 amDSM - ROC
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/16:15 amROC - DSM
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$512
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 10/191:00 pmDSM - ROC
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/203:00 pmROC - DSM
2 stops7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$534
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 9/263:25 pmDSM - ROC
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/286:30 amROC - DSM
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$542

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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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Price

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

6:17 am-11:39 am

1 stop4h 22m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 12/9

12:12 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$305

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

5:35 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 12/9

10:40 am-6:34 pm

2 stops8h 54m

$310

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

6:20 am-11:44 am

1 stop4h 24m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 3/4

12:30 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$313

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Sun 10/19

6:22 pm-12:17 am

1 stop4h 55m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 10/20

8:05 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$350

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

11:15 am-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 11/7

3:01 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$353

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Deals found on 9/14

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Rochester (average of $281). Flying from Des Moines to Rochester in July is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 September 16, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 $305, Delta can have you in Rochester from Des Moines in 4h 22m. 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. Delta is 45% 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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Rochester (average of $281). Flying from Des Moines to Rochester in July is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$213Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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