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$144+ 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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — TPA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rochester to Tampa are usually found in August or October, 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$268
(Delta)

One-way from

$144
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$337
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 June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 10/287:00 amRST - TPA
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Sat 11/16:55 amTPA - RST
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/9$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/296:02 amRST - TPA
2 stops10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/55:08 pmTPA - RST
2 stops7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$279

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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 June 12, 2025.
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Rochester

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RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Tampa

Sat 11/1

6:55 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 57m

$268

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Tue 7/29

6:02 am-5:08 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Tampa

Tue 8/5

5:08 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops7h 32m

$279

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Wed 10/29

4:30 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$144

RochesterTampa

RST - TPA

RSTTPA

Rochester

Sat 11/1

6:02 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$183

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Best time to book a flight from Rochester to Tampa

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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 June 9, 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.

Rainfall in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $268 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $279. You may be able to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to Tampa for 22% 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$247Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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