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

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DL5385
DL Delta
CR9
10:00 AM
CDT T1
10:52 AM
CDT
0h 52m
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
DL4178
DL Delta
CR9
3:15 PM
CDT T1
4:05 PM
CDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5386
DL Delta
CR9
9:50 PM
CDT T1
10:42 PM
CDT
0h 52m
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
DL5387
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT TM
6:52 AM
CDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2323
AF Air France
E7W
11:15 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
CDT
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2670
AF Air France
CR9
11:30 AM
CDT
12:22 PM
CDT
0h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5385
DL Delta
CR9
11:32 AM
CDT
12:28 PM
CDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5488
DL Delta
CR9
4:45 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
CDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4178
DL Delta
CR9
4:46 PM
CDT
5:40 PM
CDT
0h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Rochester
2 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 76 mi 0h 48m nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

MSP–RST is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 76 miles in approximately 0h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 17 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 33 CR9 0h48-0h52 76% SkyTeam
AF Air France 5 76% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (38 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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
141
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
MSP → RST
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
RST → MSP
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

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 48m 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 48m to 0h 52m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights33 out / 37 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
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 48m to 0h 52m. The route covers 76 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from MSP to RST. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FSD, MDW, STL, YYZ, PWA, IAD, RIC, HOU, TPA, PIE, MCO, PGD, FLL, 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 Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 33 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 48 minutes to 0 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 76 miles (122 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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