How long is the flight from Iowa to Rochester, Minnesota?

Departing from Iowa to Rochester, Minnesota will take you 3h 43m. The distance from Iowa to Rochester, Minnesota is about 249 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rochester, Minnesota ranges from 0.8 - 4.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Rochester, Minnesota when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rochester, Minnesota, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

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

When flying from Iowa to Rochester, Minnesota, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Rochester from Iowa?

For a flight from Iowa to Rochester, you will be flying into Rochester. Rochester (RST) is just 7.0 mi from the center of the city.

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

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

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

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Thu 1/812:16 pmOMA - RST

1 stop3h 43mDelta

Mon 1/124:39 pmRST - OMA

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$238

Fri 1/912:11 pmCID - RST

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$298

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Thu 1/812:16 pmOMA - RST

1 stop3h 43mDelta

Mon 1/124:39 pmRST - OMA

1 stop3h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$238

Fri 1/912:11 pmCID - RST

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$298

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Wed 12/316:00 amCID - RST

1 stop35h 45mAmerican Airlines

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Thu 1/8

12:16 pm-3:59 pm

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Rochester

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Rochester from Iowa?
For a flight from Iowa to Rochester, you will be flying into Rochester. Rochester (RST) is just 7.0 mi from the center of the city.
How long is the flight from Iowa to Rochester, Minnesota?
Departing from Iowa to Rochester, Minnesota will take you 3h 43m. The distance from Iowa to Rochester, Minnesota is about 249 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Rochester that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Rochester flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Rochester?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Rochester.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Rochester?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Rochester, Minnesota?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $159). Flying from Iowa to Rochester, Minnesota in February is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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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