Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Rochester
Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to Rochester
Looking for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Rochester? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Minneapolis to Rochester vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Minneapolis to Rochester for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
MSP - RST
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
MSP - RST
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
MSP - RST
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
MSP - RST
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
MSP - RST
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
MSP - RST
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
Minneapolis to Rochester flight facts
Distance
76 mi
123 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Rochester is in the same time zone as Minneapolis.
Airports in Minneapolis
MSP · Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain
Airports in Rochester
RST · Rochester Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Minneapolis - La Crosse · La Crosse is 62 mi from Rochester
Flights Minneapolis - Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids is 145 mi from Rochester
Flights Minneapolis - Wassau · Wassau is 152 mi from Rochester
Flights Minneapolis - Madison · Madison is 167 mi from Rochester
Flights Minneapolis - Des Moines · Des Moines is 174 mi from Rochester
Premium cabin flights from Minneapolis to Rochester
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
MSP - RST
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 27,600 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
MSP - RST
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 32,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
MSP - RST
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 32,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
MSP - RST
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 32,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
MSP - RST
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 32,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
MSP - RST
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 32,000 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Minneapolis to Rochester depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Minneapolis to Rochester.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Minneapolis to Rochester.
Minneapolis and Rochester are about 76 miles (123 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 76-mile straight-line distance takes about 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Rochester is in the same time zone as Minneapolis.
Departures from Minneapolis: Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP). Arrivals in Rochester: Rochester Intl (RST).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Rochester, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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