- Home
- Flights
- Flights from Des Moines
- Des Moines to Rochester
Flights from Des Moines to Rochester
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 3h 49m door to door (81 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 49m
Des Moines to Rochester at a glance
Fastest journey3h 49mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Rochester
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
DSM Chicago (ORD) ROC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air
Mon11:30 DSM12:51 ORD1h 09m connection14:00 ORD16:19 ROCUnited Airlines
2Search
DSM Atlanta (ATL) ROC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Wed11:30 DSM14:19 ATL0h 56m connection15:15 ATL17:05 ROCDelta Air Lines
3Search
DSM Charlotte (CLT) ROC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun11:15 DSM14:15 CLT2h 15m connection16:30 CLT17:55 ROCAmerican Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,325 km823 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 49mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hRochester vs Des Moines
- Currency in Rochester
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → ROC
Flights from Des Moines to Rochester: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Rochester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Charlotte. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,325 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and New York (EWR). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Rochester?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
