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

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76 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 30m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL4705+1
DL Delta
CR7
10:00 AM
CDT T1
10:49 AM
CDT
0h 49m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4907
DL Delta
CR7
10:00 PM
CDT T1
10:46 PM
CDT
0h 46m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3929+2
KE Korean
E75L
10:00 PM
CDT T1
10:44 PM
CDT
0h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7276cs
WS WestJet
CR7
5:15 AM
CDT
6:12 AM
CDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4702+1
DL Delta
CR7
5:15 AM
CDT
6:12 AM
CDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7334
WS WestJet
CR7
5:15 AM
CDT
6:12 AM
CDT
0h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2323cs
AF Air France
CR9
11:29 AM
CDT TM
12:25 PM
CDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3956+3
KE Korean
CR9
11:29 AM
CDT
12:25 PM
CDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4705+1
DL Delta
CR7
12:45 PM
CDT TM
1:30 PM
CDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 6 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 58m AAACAF AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
MQT Gwinn 22h 50m DL AA Gwinn (MQT) to Rochester flights
IND Indianapolis ~5h 24m AFAMDL Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~6h 25m AADLKE Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
YYC Calgary ~6h 39m AFDLVS CNK Calgary (YYC) to Rochester flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 5m Bullhead City (IFP) to Rochester flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Rochester
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 76 mi 0h 46m nonstop

MSP–RST is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 76 miles in approximately 0h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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, KE 14 CR7 0h46-0h49 83% SkyTeam AF, KE
TWY TWY 1 83%
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – KE
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 93%)
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 7%)
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
119
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
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
RST → MSP
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
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 46m 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.

MSP–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance76 mi / 122 km
Flight time0h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 38 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 76 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSP to RST: Delta Air Lines, and others.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Marquette/Sawyer.
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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to RST is about 0 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 76 miles (122 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 59 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Marquette/Sawyer. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.