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

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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 58m ago
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✈ Nonstop
DL5385+1
DL Delta
CR9
10:00 AM
CDT T1
10:52 AM
CDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4101
DL Delta
E7W
10:05 AM
CDT T1
10:53 AM
CDT
0h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5488
DL Delta
CR9
3:15 PM
CDT T1
4:05 PM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4102
DL Delta
E7W
3:17 PM
CDT T1
4:05 PM
CDT
0h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5409
DL Delta
CR9
9:55 PM
CDT T1
10:43 PM
CDT
0h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4117
DL Delta
E7W
9:55 PM
CDT T1
10:43 PM
CDT
0h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3760
DL Delta
E7W
10:00 PM
CDT T1
10:44 PM
CDT
0h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4105
DL Delta
E7W
5:30 AM
CDT
6:21 AM
CDT
0h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5388+1
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT TM
6:56 AM
CDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3956+2
KE Korean
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT TM
6:52 AM
CDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8053cs
WS WestJet
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
6:56 AM
CDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2581cs
AF Air France
CR9
11:32 AM
CDT TM
12:28 PM
CDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5385+1
DL Delta
CR9
11:32 AM
CDT
12:28 PM
CDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7941
WS WestJet
E7W
11:33 AM
CDT
12:26 PM
CDT
0h 53m
M T W T F S S
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DL4101
DL Delta
E7W
11:33 AM
CDT
12:26 PM
CDT
0h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5471
WS WestJet
E7W
4:45 PM
CDT
5:39 PM
CDT
0h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5552
WS WestJet
E7W
4:45 PM
CDT
5:39 PM
CDT
0h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2230
AF Air France
E7W
4:45 PM
CDT
5:39 PM
CDT
0h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6743
WS WestJet
E7W
4:45 PM
CDT
5:39 PM
CDT
0h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2204
AF Air France
E7W
4:45 PM
CDT
5:39 PM
CDT
0h 54m
M T W T F S S
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DL5488
DL Delta
CR9
4:45 PM
CDT TM
5:40 PM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4102
DL Delta
E7W
4:45 PM
CDT
5:39 PM
CDT
0h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Rochester
1 carrier, 41 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 76 mi 0h 44m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

MSP–RST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 76 miles in approximately 0h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–RST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF 41 CR9, E7W 0h44-0h52 100% SkyTeam AF
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E7W Embraer E175 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (41 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to RST direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
80
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
187
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
76 mi / 122 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 44m to 0h 52m.
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.

MSP–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance76 mi / 122 km
Flight time0h 44m to 0h 52m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights41 out / 80 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Rochester International Airport take approximately 0h 44m to 0h 52m. The route covers 76 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from MSP to RST. The return direction has about 80 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TOL, FSD, MKE, OMA, MDW, YWG, CLE, YOW, STL, IND, YYZ, TYS, AUS, SAT, PWA, IAD, BNA, DCA, RIC, LGA, HOU, CLT, YYC, PHX, PIE, TPA, MCO, IFP, FLL, PGD, SAV, SJC, PBI, SNA, KEF and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RST 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 RST

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to RST ranges from 0 hours 44 minutes to 0 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 76 miles (122 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 121 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.