How long is the flight from South Dakota to Rochester, Minnesota?

Delta and American Airlines can get you from South Dakota to Rochester, Minnesota in just under 5h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 25m. The distance between South Dakota and Rochester, Minnesota is about 525 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 SD to RST?

When flying from South Dakota 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 South Dakota?

Most people fly into Rochester (RST) if they book a flight to Rochester from South Dakota. Rochester is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Rochester’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Rochester?

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

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $67). Flying from South Dakota to Rochester, Minnesota in February is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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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What airport do you fly into for flights to Rochester from South Dakota?
Most people fly into Rochester (RST) if they book a flight to Rochester from South Dakota. Rochester is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Rochester’s city center.
How long is the flight from South Dakota to Rochester, Minnesota?
Delta and American Airlines can get you from South Dakota to Rochester, Minnesota in just under 5h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 25m. The distance between South Dakota and Rochester, Minnesota is about 525 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Rochester that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Dakota to Rochester flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Rochester?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Dakota to Rochester.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Rochester?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota 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 South Dakota to Rochester, Minnesota?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $67). Flying from South Dakota to Rochester, Minnesota in February is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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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