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$193+ 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 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ROC
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 12/114:49 pmDSM - ROC
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/186:05 amROC - DSM
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/65:34 amDSM - ROC
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Tue 12/912:20 pmROC - DSM
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 10/28$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/612:15 pmDSM - ROC
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/910:40 amROC - DSM
2 stops8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:56 pmDSM - ROC
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/186:05 pmROC - DSM
1 stop28h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/66:00 amDSM - ROC
2 stops8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1010:40 amROC - DSM
2 stops8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 11/1911:28 amDSM - ROC
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Wed 11/265:44 pmROC - DSM
1 stop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 10/26$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 12/611:35 amDSM - ROC
2 stops10h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/106:30 amROC - DSM
2 stops10h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 11/195:45 amDSM - ROC
2 stops9h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/2610:47 amROC - DSM
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/116:00 amDSM - ROC
1 stop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/153:01 pmROC - DSM
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$447

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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$313
(Delta)

One-way from

$193
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$457
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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 October 28, 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:15 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 3/4

5:30 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$313

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

3:00 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 12/9

12:27 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$315

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

5:34 am-1:11 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 38m

$315

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

5:35 am-3:30 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 12/10

2:24 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$320

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

$193

Des MoinesRochester

DSM - ROC

DSMROC

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

5:15 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops19h 16m

$258

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Deals found on 10/28

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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Rochester flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.

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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Rochester (average of $100). Flying from Des Moines to Rochester in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 October 28, 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
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
9,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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 $313, Delta can have you in Rochester from Des Moines in 5h 41m. The distance between Des Moines and Rochester is about 822 mi.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Rochester (average of $100). Flying from Des Moines to Rochester in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$213Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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