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$238+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester, MN (DTW - RST)

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — RST
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Rochester

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Rochester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Rochester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/266:00 amDTW - RST
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:15 pmRST - DTW
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/128:32 pmDTW - RST
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1312:41 pmRST - DTW
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/2312:48 pmDTW - RST
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:18 amRST - DTW
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/216:26 pmDTW - RST
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/236:18 amRST - DTW
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$726

Find flight deals from Detroit to Rochester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Rochester (RST). 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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Rochester

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitRochester

DTW - RST

DTWRST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

1:08 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Rochester

Sun 2/8

6:01 am-12:21 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$238

DetroitRochester

DTW - RST

DTWRST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

8:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop4h 06m

Rochester

Thu 1/15

6:01 am-12:21 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$297

DetroitRochester

DTW - RST

DTWRST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/26

6:00 am-10:36 am

1 stop5h 36m

Rochester

Tue 12/30

6:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$308

DetroitRochester

DTW - RST

DTWRST

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/23

12:48 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Rochester

Sun 12/28

6:18 am-12:12 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$428

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Deals found on 12/10

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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 Detroit to Rochester in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rochester, Minnesota flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rochester, Minnesota flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rochester, Minnesota flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rochester, Minnesota flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Rochester, Minnesota 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 Detroit to Rochester

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester, Minnesota?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $64). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester, Minnesota in October is currently the most expensive (average of $125). 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 DTW to RST?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Rochester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester, Minnesota in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

BDL - MSP

The seats were wayyyy too small! If you are a larger person buying 2 seats would not work as arm rests do not go up
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

BDL - MSP

The seats were wayyyy too small! If you are a larger person buying 2 seats would not work as arm rests do not go up
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

BDL - MSP

The seats were wayyyy too small! If you are a larger person buying 2 seats would not work as arm rests do not go up

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester, Minnesota?

    American Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester, Minnesota in just under 6h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Rochester, Minnesota are separated by a distance of 475 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester, Minnesota round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester, Minnesota is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $184 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $238. Delta is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester, Minnesota?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $64). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Rochester, Minnesota in October is currently the most expensive (average of $125). 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 Detroit to Rochester

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$184Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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