Rochester to Des Moines (RST–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RST Airport Page →
174 mi airlines charter/private ~2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 50m AABAUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 21m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 52m → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington ~6h 45m → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rochester to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
174 mi 0h 57m nonstop

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

Also explore RST Routes DSM Routes RST Live Flights DSM Live Flights DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Rochester flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ORD ~3h 50m MSP ~4h 21m ATL ~5h 52m DCA ~6h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
53
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
RST → DSM
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
61%
Return
DSM → RST
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric RST→DSM MSP→DSM
Distance from RST – 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7
Weekly flights ~2 66
Flight time 0h 57m 1h 13m
Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of RST with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
174 mi / 280 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m gate to gate.
Facts

RST–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance174 mi / 280 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RST to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Rochester International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 0h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 174 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 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 RST to DSM

Rochester International Airport (RST) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RST to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RST to DSM is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 174 miles (280 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 Minneapolis (MSP).