Sioux Falls to Rochester (FSD–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sioux Falls to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 213 mi 0h 39m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FSD and RST, connecting options are available through 7 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FSD to RST.
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One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
35
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FSD → RST
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
Return
RST → FSD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FSD delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Sioux Falls

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric FSD→RST MSP→RST
Distance from FSD 196 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1 33
Flight time 0h 39m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 28%
Airports within 200 miles of FSD with service to Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rochester is 0 hours the same as Sioux Falls.
FSD: CDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Sioux Falls, it's 6:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
213 mi / 343 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 39m.

FSD–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux Falls to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance213 mi / 343 km
Flight time0h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: FSD
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/North_Dakota/New_Salem
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FSD to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Sioux Falls Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport take approximately 0h 39m. The route covers 213 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from FSD to RST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, MCO, PIE, PGD, FLL, MSP and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include MSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FSD to RST

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FSD to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FSD to RST ranges from 0 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 213 miles (343 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Minneapolis (MSP).