Minneapolis to Rochester (MSP–ROC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 50m AFDLWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Rochester flights
DTW Detroit 4h 11m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 4h 22m AAACAF → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington 4h 39m AADLKE → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 48m DLKESY → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Rochester flights
IAD Dulles 4h 49m AFDLKE → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Rochester flights
JFK New York 5h 14m AMDLKE → AFAMAT New York (JFK) to Rochester flights
BOS Boston 5h 14m AFDLKE → AABA Boston (BOS) to Rochester flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 27m AADLEI → AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Rochester flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 29m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Rochester flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 781 mi 1h 34m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–ROC had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 781 miles in 1h 34m.

Also explore MSP Routes ROC Routes MSP Live Flights ROC Live Flights MSP Delays ROC Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–ROC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 85% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MDW ~3h 50m DTW ~4h 11m BUF ~4h 22m ORD ~4h 22m CVG ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,384
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → ROC
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
90%
Return
ROC → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → ROC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · ROC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
781 mi / 1,257 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance781 mi / 1,257 km
Flight time1h 34m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: ROC
Full nameFrederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to ROC flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport take about 1h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 781 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to ROC: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 34m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from ROC to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to ROC

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in February 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to ROC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to ROC is about 1 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 781 miles (1,257 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.