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Cheapest round-trip
$463
Typical prices: $421-$611
Delta
Mon 11/26Wed 12/5
BUF - RST • 2 stops
When to travel
May
Cheapest • 35% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $489 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 4h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Rochester (BUF-RST)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Rochester

Thu, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 5
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6:00 am - 3:35 pmBUF  Buffalo-RST Rochester
10h 35m2 stops New York LaGuardia Minneapolis St Paul
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6:00 am - 3:19 pmRST  Rochester-BUF Buffalo
8h 19m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$463Delta
Thu, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 5
American Airlines Logo
7:52 am - 4:33 pmBUF  Buffalo-RST Rochester
9h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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12:37 pm - 6:03 pmRST  Rochester-BUF Buffalo
4h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$476American Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 5
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7:52 am - 12:08 pmBUF  Buffalo-RST Rochester
29h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 10:13 pmRST  Rochester-BUF Buffalo
8h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$482American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Delta Logo
3:55 pm - 10:48 pmBUF  Buffalo-RST Rochester
7h 53m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul
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11:07 am - 7:13 pmRST  Rochester-BUF Buffalo
7h 06m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$531Delta
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:59 pmBUF  Buffalo-RST Rochester
6h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 9:37 pmRST  Rochester-BUF Buffalo
4h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$595American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
5:13 am - 3:50 pmBUF  Buffalo-RST Rochester
11h 37m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:34 pm - 6:05 pmRST  Rochester-BUF Buffalo
4h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$601American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Buffalo to Rochester flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Rochester?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Rochester typically range from $421 to $611. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $463, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Rochester?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Rochester. It’s 36% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 53% higher.

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Key details for Buffalo to Rochester flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$463
Beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 48% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Buffalo to Rochester

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Your Buffalo to Rochester flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Buffalo to Rochester?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Buffalo to Rochester.

  • How long is a flight from Buffalo to Rochester?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Buffalo to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 51m and 4h 56m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to Rochester?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Buffalo to Rochester flight?

    Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Rochester range from $421 to $611, with an average of $491 over the past 12 months. Anything below $421 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Buffalo to Rochester changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $463 to $601. That means the highest observed fare was about 29% higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Buffalo to Rochester?

    Flights from Buffalo to Rochester usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Rochester (RST).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Buffalo to Rochester pass through?

    Connecting flights from Buffalo to Rochester most commonly pass through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 81% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 19% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to Rochester?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Buffalo to Rochester. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $756, a difference of $438.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Buffalo to Rochester?

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 51m, compared with 4h 56m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Buffalo and Rochester?

    Rochester is 1 hour behind Buffalo (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Buffalo to Rochester flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $318, about $438 less than Monday fares (58% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Buffalo to Rochester trip for May. Fares historically average $318 round-trip in that month - typically $438 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Rochester Airport.

    • Comfort Inn & Suites Rochester South Mayo Clinic

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