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Flights from Minneapolis to Rochester
There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Baltimore, about 3h 49m door to door (245 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 49m
Minneapolis to Rochester at a glance
Fastest journey3h 49mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Baltimore
Best ways to fly from Minneapolis to Rochester
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MSP Chicago (ORD) ROC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air
Mon11:30 MSP12:56 ORD1h 04m connection14:00 ORD16:19 ROCUnited Airlines
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MSP Baltimore (BWI) ROC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sat16:00 MSP19:09 BWI0h 51m connection20:00 BWI20:56 ROCSouthwest Airlines
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MSP Charlotte (CLT) ROC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sat11:30 MSP14:44 CLT0h 46m connection15:30 CLT16:55 ROCAmerican Airlines
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MSP Detroit (DTW) ROC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Wed16:00 MSP18:25 DTW3h 05m connection21:30 DTW22:24 ROCDelta Air Lines
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MSP Washington (IAD) ROC
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines, CommutAir, Mesa Airlines
Mon12:00 MSP15:09 IAD2h 51m connection18:00 IAD19:10 ROCUnited Airlines + CommutAir
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MSP New York (JFK) ROC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
Sun13:00 MSP16:33 JFK4h 27m connection21:00 JFK22:12 ROCDelta Air Lines + JetBlue Airways
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
- 1,265 km786 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 49mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hRochester vs Minneapolis
- Currency in Rochester
- USD
- Airports
- MSP → ROC
Flights from Minneapolis to Rochester: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Rochester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Baltimore 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 Minneapolis to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,265 km.
Where do you change planes between Minneapolis and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Baltimore (BWI), Charlotte (CLT) and Detroit (DTW). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Minneapolis and Rochester?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.





