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Flights from Kansas City to Rochester

There are no direct flights from Kansas City to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 4h 12m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 27m
MCIRSTORD

Kansas City to Rochester at a glance

Fastest journey3h 27mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Kansas City to Rochester

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MKC Chicago (ORD) RST
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun11:30 MKC12:43 ORD2h 02m connection14:45 ORD15:42 RSTRepublic Airlines + Envoy Air
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 12m
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MKC Minneapolis (MSP) RST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 27m
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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
575 km357 miles
Journey time
3h 27mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneRochester vs Kansas City
Currency in Rochester
USD
Airports
MCI → RST

Flights from Kansas City to Rochester: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kansas City to Rochester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Minneapolis. 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 Kansas City to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 575 km.
Where do you change planes between Kansas City and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kansas City and Rochester?
Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST).

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