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Flights from Rochester to Minneapolis

There are no direct flights from Rochester to Minneapolis. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Baltimore, about 3h 45m door to door (87 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 45m
ROCMSPORD

Rochester to Minneapolis at a glance

Fastest journey3h 45mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Baltimore

Best ways to fly from Rochester to Minneapolis

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) MSP
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Wed07:30 ROC08:14 ORD0h 46m connection09:00 ORD10:15 MSPUnited Airlines
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 45m
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ROC Baltimore (BWI) MSP
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Mon11:45 ROC12:37 BWI0h 53m connection13:30 BWI14:51 MSPSouthwest Airlines
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 06m
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ROC Detroit (DTW) MSP
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Mon06:15 ROC07:12 DTW1h 48m connection09:00 DTW09:35 MSPDelta Air Lines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 20m
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ROC Charlotte (CLT) MSP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Mon06:15 ROC07:51 CLT0h 54m connection08:45 CLT10:05 MSPAmerican Airlines
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 50m
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ROC New York (JFK) MSP
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Tue07:15 ROC08:17 JFK3h 13m connection11:30 JFK13:18 MSPJetBlue Airways + Sun Country Airlines
10 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 03m
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ROC Philadelphia (PHL) MSP
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Sun15:00 ROC15:52 PHL4h 23m connection20:15 PHL21:42 MSPPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989) + Delta Air Lines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 42m
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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
1,265 km786 miles
Journey time
3h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hMinneapolis vs Rochester
Currency in Minneapolis
USD
Airports
ROC → MSP

Flights from Rochester to Minneapolis: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester to Minneapolis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Baltimore and Detroit. 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 Minneapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,265 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Minneapolis?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Baltimore (BWI), Detroit (DTW) and Charlotte (CLT). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rochester and Minneapolis?
Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
What is the time difference between Rochester and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Rochester.

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