How long is the flight from Des Moines to Rochester?

For as low as $267, Delta can have you in Rochester from Des Moines in 4h 49m. 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 $316, 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 American Airlines for as low as $357. Delta is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rochester ranges from 2.0 - 3.5 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Rochester when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rochester, 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 24.8 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to ROC?

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

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

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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 27, 2026.

Tue 11/1711:22 am -

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Deal found 10/22

$367

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$390

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Deal found 10/22

$407

Best flights from Des Moines to Rochester
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Rochester that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 27, 2026.

Tue 11/1711:22 am -

1 stop4h 16m

Wed 11/1810:43 am -

1 stop7h 45m

Deal found 10/23

$367

Tue 12/226:11 pm -

1 stop4h 02m

Tue 12/296:20 am -

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Deal found 10/22

$463

Thu 11/1910:24 am -

1 stop4h 57m

Sun 11/296:10 am -

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Deal found 10/26

$498

Fri 11/68:00 am -

1 stop4h 32m

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Deal found 10/22

$502

Sun 11/86:05 am -

1 stop6h 27m

Thu 11/121:08 pm -

1 stop7h 08m

Deal found 10/24

$537

One-way flights from Des Moines to Rochester
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Thu 11/1910:24 am -

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Wed 12/3112:00 am -

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Deal found 10/22

$134

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Deal found 10/26

$315

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Deal found 10/26

$320

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Deal found 10/22

$757

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Round-trip from	$367 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$134 (Delta)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$508

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Des Moines

Thu 11/19

10:24 am-4:21 pm

1 stop4h 57m

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Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

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Des MoinesRochester

DSM Des Moines - ROC Greater Rochester Intl

DSMROC

Des Moines

Thu 11/19

7:11 am-6:05 pm

2 stops9h 54m

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12:00 am-11:00 pm

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Des MoinesRochester

DSM Des Moines - ROC Greater Rochester Intl

DSMROC

Des Moines

Tue 11/3

11:22 am-4:38 pm

1 stop4h 16m

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Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$315

Des MoinesRochester

DSM Des Moines - ROC Greater Rochester Intl

DSMROC

Des Moines

Tue 11/17

11:22 am-4:38 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 11/18

10:43 am-5:28 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$367

Des MoinesRochester

DSM Des Moines - ROC Greater Rochester Intl

DSMROC

Des Moines

Tue 12/22

6:11 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 12/29

6:20 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 35m

$463

Des MoinesRochester

DSM Des Moines - ROC Greater Rochester Intl

DSMROC

Des Moines

Thu 11/19

10:24 am-4:21 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 11/29

6:10 am-9:44 am

1 stop4h 34m

$498

Des MoinesRochester

DSM Des Moines - ROC Greater Rochester Intl

DSMROC

Des Moines

Fri 11/6

8:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 11/10

5:35 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$502

Des MoinesRochester

DSM Des Moines - ROC Greater Rochester Intl

DSMROC

Des Moines

Sun 11/8

6:05 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 11/12

1:08 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$537

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Rochester flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Rochester flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rochester

See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American 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

7.8

Good

8,676 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Delta

7.8

Good

8,676 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,676 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,187 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,676 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Rochester?
For as low as $267, Delta can have you in Rochester from Des Moines in 4h 49m. 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 $316, 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 American Airlines for as low as $357. Delta is 29% 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.

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