Rochester to Minneapolis (RST–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RST–MSP 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 52m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 26 | CR9 | 0h52-0h56 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AF Air France | 11 | CR9, E7W | 0h52-1h | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Rochester
| Metric | RST→MSP | LSE→MSP | CID→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RST | – | 62 mi | 145 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 37 | – | 64 |
| Flight time | 0h 52m | 0h 38m | 1h 11m |
Travel Essentials
RST: CDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.
Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.
Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.
RST–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RST to MSP
Rochester International Airport (RST) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RST to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RST to MSP ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 76 miles (122 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include La Crosse (LSE), Cedar Rapids (CID) and Mosinee (CWA).