What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester, New York to Des Moines round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rochester, New York to Des Moines round-trip from $266. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $297, and Southwest, from $367. Users have found that United Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rochester, New York to Des Moines?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rochester, New York to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Rochester, New York to Des Moines?

When booking a flight from Rochester, New York to Des Moines, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rochester, New York to Des Moines?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 81%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester, New York to Des Moines?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines from Rochester, New York. Users have commonly found prices around $418 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $249. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

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Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$266 (United Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$366

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 3, 2025.

mié. 4/2310:50 amROC - DSM

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

mar. 4/293:34 pmDSM - ROC

1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$266

mié. 4/236:00 amROC - DSM

1 stop5h 41mDelta

mié. 4/305:45 amDSM - ROC

1 stop5h 21mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$297

vie. 6/2010:31 amROC - DSM

1 stop10h 09mMultiple Airlines

dom. 6/296:32 pmDSM - ROC

1 stop19h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$360

vie. 8/812:35 pmROC - DSM

2 stops11h 15mSouthwest

lun. 8/116:00 amDSM - ROC

2 stops9h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 4/1

$367

mié. 10/2911:43 amROC - DSM

1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines

mié. 11/56:00 amDSM - ROC

2 stops8h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$372

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mié. 4/2310:50 amROC - DSM

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

mar. 4/293:34 pmDSM - ROC

1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$266

mié. 4/236:00 amROC - DSM

1 stop5h 41mDelta

mié. 4/305:45 amDSM - ROC

1 stop5h 21mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$297

vie. 6/2010:31 amROC - DSM

1 stop10h 09mMultiple Airlines

dom. 6/296:32 pmDSM - ROC

1 stop19h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$360

vie. 8/812:35 pmROC - DSM

2 stops11h 15mSouthwest

lun. 8/116:00 amDSM - ROC

2 stops9h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 4/1

$367

sáb. 4/126:19 pmROC - DSM

1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 4/197:25 amDSM - ROC

2 stops8h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$817

Last-minute flights from Rochester to Des Moines
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sáb. 4/126:05 pmROC - DSM

1 stop5h 54mDelta

sáb. 4/1910:20 amDSM - ROC

1 stop7h 30mDelta

Deal found 4/1

$673

sáb. 4/126:19 pmROC - DSM

1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 4/197:25 amDSM - ROC

2 stops8h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$817

sáb. 4/1210:20 amROC - DSM

2 stops12h 32mUnited Airlines

sáb. 4/191:45 pmDSM - ROC

2 stops8h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$968

mié. 4/2310:50 amROC - DSM

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

mar. 4/293:34 pmDSM - ROC

1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$266

mié. 4/236:00 amROC - DSM

1 stop5h 41mDelta

mié. 4/305:45 amDSM - ROC

1 stop5h 21mDelta

Deal found 4/2

$297

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RochesterDes Moines

ROC - DSM

ROCDSM

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

mié. 4/23

10:50 am-2:38 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Des Moines

mar. 4/29

3:34 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$266

RochesterDes Moines

ROC - DSM

ROCDSM

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

mié. 4/23

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

Des Moines

mié. 4/30

5:45 am-12:06 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$297

RochesterDes Moines

ROC - DSM

ROCDSM

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

vie. 6/20

10:31 am-7:40 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Des Moines

dom. 6/29

6:32 pm-3:18 pm

1 stop19h 46m

$360

RochesterDes Moines

ROC - DSM

ROCDSM

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

vie. 8/8

12:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Des Moines

lun. 8/11

6:00 am-4:05 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$367

RochesterDes Moines

ROC - DSM

ROCDSM

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

sáb. 4/12

6:19 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Des Moines

sáb. 4/19

7:25 am-4:51 pm

2 stops8h 26m

$817

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rochester to Des Moines in April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester, New York-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rochester, New York-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rochester to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, New York to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Rochester, New York to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ROC to DSM?

When flying from Rochester, New York to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Rochester to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,274 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,274 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,274 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,897 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,274 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,619 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,274 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,274 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester, New York to Des Moines round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rochester, New York to Des Moines round-trip from $266. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $297, and Southwest, from $367. Users have found that United Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Rochester to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Rochester to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rochester to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Rochester to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, New York to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Rochester, New York to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Rochester to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$296	Average$416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$296	Average$466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$296	Average$456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$266+ Cheap flights from Rochester, NY to Des Moines (ROC - DSM)

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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Rochester with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, New York to Des Moines?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ROC to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 3, 2025.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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Temperature in Des Moines by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Rochester to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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