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

FSD Airport Page →
213 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 19m AAASCM AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 23m AMDLKE DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
IND Indianapolis ~6h 1m Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~6h 22m B6 Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
IFP Bullhead City ~7h 27m Bullhead City (IFP) to Rochester flights
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Sioux Falls to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
213 mi 0h 32m nonstop

FSD–RST has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FSD to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
18
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
RST → FSD
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
42%
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 OMA→RST MSP→RST
Distance from FSD 164 mi 196 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights ~1 21
Flight time 0h 32m 0h 49m 0h 44m
Departure OTP 50%
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 32m gate to gate.

FSD–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sioux Falls to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance213 mi / 343 km
Flight time0h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FSD
IATA / ICAOFSD / KFSD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,429 ft / 436 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 0h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 213 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Nearby alternatives include OMA and 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 is about 0 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 213 miles (343 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA) and Minneapolis (MSP).