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

A quick flight from Rochester, Minnesota to South Dakota can take about 6h 53m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $551. The distance between Rochester, Minnesota and South Dakota is about 525 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Dakota ranges from 0.6 - 3.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit South Dakota when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Dakota, 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 73.4 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 RST to SD?

When flying from Rochester, Minnesota to South Dakota, 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 from for flights from Rochester to South Dakota?

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

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

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

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

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

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Rochester to South Dakota?
Most people fly from Rochester (RST) if they book a flight from Rochester to South Dakota. Rochester is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Rochester’s city center.
How long is the flight from Rochester, Minnesota to South Dakota?
A quick flight from Rochester, Minnesota to South Dakota can take about 6h 53m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $551. The distance between Rochester, Minnesota and South Dakota is about 525 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to South Dakota that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rochester to South Dakota flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rochester to South Dakota?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rochester to South Dakota.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rochester to South Dakota?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to South Dakota 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 Rochester, Minnesota to South Dakota?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to South Dakota (average of $334). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to South Dakota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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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