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$179+ Cheap flights from Rochester, MN to Tampa (RST - TPA)

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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — TPA
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Tue 3/31
Tue 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rochester to Tampa

Cheapest flights from Rochester to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 1, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Tue 4/1411:36 am
RST
-
TPA
1 stop6h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 4/217:27 pm
TPA
-
RST
1 stop5h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/26$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Sun 4/54:46 pm
RST
-
TPA
1 stop4h 45m
Delta
Wed 4/157:00 am
TPA
-
RST
1 stop4h 52m
Delta
Deal found 3/1$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Tue 4/76:00 am
RST
-
TPA
2 stops9h 54m
Delta
Thu 4/167:00 am
TPA
-
RST
1 stop4h 52m
Delta
Deal found 3/1$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Sun 4/54:46 pm
RST
-
TPA
1 stop4h 45m
Delta
Thu 4/167:00 am
TPA
-
RST
1 stop4h 52m
Delta
Deal found 3/1$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Wed 4/811:36 am
RST
-
TPA
2 stops10h 20m
American Airlines
Fri 4/171:58 pm
TPA
-
RST
2 stops10h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/1$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Mon 4/66:00 am
RST
-
TPA
2 stops10h 25m
Delta
Thu 4/167:00 am
TPA
-
RST
1 stop4h 52m
Delta
Deal found 3/1$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/611:36 am
RST
-
TPA
1 stop6h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 5/127:27 pm
TPA
-
RST
1 stop5h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/28$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Tue 3/1711:24 am
RST
-
TPA
2 stops8h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 4/156:35 am
TPA
-
RST
1 stop5h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/26$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/95:40 am
RST
-
TPA
2 stops11h 28m
American Airlines
Wed 4/156:35 am
TPA
-
RST
1 stop5h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/28$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Mon 4/64:46 pm
RST
-
TPA
1 stop4h 45m
Delta
Wed 4/157:00 am
TPA
-
RST
1 stop4h 52m
Delta
Deal found 3/1$288

Find flight deals from Rochester to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (RST) to Tampa (TPA). 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 March 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$413
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rochester to Tampa 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 March 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to Tampa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Tue 4/7

6:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Tampa

Fri 4/17

6:01 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$298

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Wed 5/27

3:19 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Tampa

Mon 6/1

12:30 pm-5:21 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$303

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Thu 5/7

8:22 am-2:51 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Tampa

Mon 5/11

6:44 pm-12:36 am

1 stop6h 52m

$328

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Mon 4/6

6:00 am-6:54 pm

2 stops11h 54m

Tampa

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

$346

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Mon 4/13

4:45 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Tampa

Mon 4/20

7:00 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 52m

$372

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Sat 6/27

11:15 am-10:33 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Tampa

Sat 7/4

6:55 am-10:46 am

1 stop4h 51m

$373

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Thu 6/25

7:00 am-10:33 pm

1 stop14h 33m

Tampa

Sat 7/4

6:55 am-10:46 am

1 stop4h 51m

$373

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-10:31 pm

1 stop15h 31m

Tampa

Wed 4/15

6:10 am-4:05 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$388

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Sun 5/17

5:30 am-11:19 am

1 stop4h 49m

Tampa

Fri 5/22

7:02 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 51m

$406

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Thu 3/19

5:53 am-3:04 pm

2 stops8h 11m

$179

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Deals found on 2/26

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Compare providers for flights from Rochester to Tampa

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 Rochester to Tampa in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Rochester, Minnesota-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rochester, Minnesota-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rochester, Minnesota-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester, Minnesota-Tampa 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 Rochester, Minnesota-Tampa 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 Rochester to Tampa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from Rochester with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to Tampa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rochester to Tampa. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa, you should look to book at least 58 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa (average of $89). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated March 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Rochester to Tampa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,237 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,237 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,237 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,369 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,237 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester to Tampa. 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 Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa in just under 5h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 20m. The distance from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa is about 1231 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $247 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $248. You may be able to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rochester to Tampa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rochester to Tampa.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to Tampa 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 Tampa?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa (average of $89). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 Rochester to Tampa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to Tampa. 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 March 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$247Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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