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$143+ 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — TPA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rochester to Tampa are usually found in October or August, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$248
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$143
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$327
From Rochester to Tampa
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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 July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 9/212:48 pmRST - TPA
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/91:46 pmTPA - RST
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1311:25 amRST - TPA
2 stops11h 30mDelta
Mon 9/226:31 pmTPA - RST
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 7/27$254

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RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Tue 9/2

12:48 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Tampa

Tue 9/9

1:46 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$248

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Sat 9/13

11:25 am-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Tampa

Mon 9/22

6:31 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$254

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Sat 8/30

6:05 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$143

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Sat 8/30

12:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$149

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Deals found on 7/27

Best time to book a flight from Rochester to Tampa

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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 July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa, you should look to book at least 52 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 July 29, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $248 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $254. You may be able to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa for 24% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$247Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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