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Flights from Rochester to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Rochester to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 3h 51m door to door (60 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 51m
Rochester to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey3h 51mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from Rochester to Des Moines
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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ROC Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Wed07:30 ROC08:14 ORD1h 01m connection09:15 ORD10:21 DSMUnited Airlines
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ROC Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun06:30 ROC08:06 CLT1h 09m connection09:15 CLT10:16 DSMAmerican Airlines
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ROC Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue18:15 ROC20:05 ATL1h 10m connection21:15 ATL22:09 DSMDelta Air Lines
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ROC Boston (BOS) DSM
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Mon07:00 ROC08:02 BOS3h 13m connection11:15 BOS13:10 DSMRepublic Airlines + Allegiant Air
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 51mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hDes Moines vs Rochester
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- ROC → DSM
Flights from Rochester to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rochester to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Charlotte and Atlanta. 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 Rochester to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,325 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL) and Boston (BOS). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rochester and Des Moines?
Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Rochester and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Rochester.
