Cheap Flights from Rochester to Minneapolis
Cheap Flights from Rochester to Minneapolis
Looking for cheap flights from Rochester to Minneapolis? 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 Rochester to Minneapolis 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 Rochester to Minneapolis for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
RST - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
RST - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
RST - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
RST - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
RST - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
RST - MSP
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
Rochester to Minneapolis 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
Minneapolis is in the same time zone as Rochester.
Airports in Rochester
RST · Rochester Intl
Airports in Minneapolis
MSP · Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights La Crosse - Minneapolis · La Crosse is 62 mi from Rochester
Flights Cedar Rapids - Minneapolis · Cedar Rapids is 145 mi from Rochester
Flights Wassau - Minneapolis · Wassau is 152 mi from Rochester
Flights Madison - Minneapolis · Madison is 167 mi from Rochester
Flights Des Moines - Minneapolis · Des Moines is 174 mi from Rochester
Premium cabin flights from Rochester to Minneapolis
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
RST - MSP
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 27,600 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
RST - MSP
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 32,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
RST - MSP
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 32,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
RST - MSP
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 32,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
RST - MSP
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 32,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
RST - MSP
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 32,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Minneapolis, MN (USA)
Emery, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $118
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Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis
From Pts or $218
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JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America
From Pts or $203
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Rochester to Minneapolis 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 Rochester to Minneapolis.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Rochester to Minneapolis.
Rochester and Minneapolis 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.
Minneapolis is in the same time zone as Rochester.
Departures from Rochester: Rochester Intl (RST). Arrivals in Minneapolis: Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Minneapolis, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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