Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Flights from Los Angeles to Rochester usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Greater Rochester Intl (ROC).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Rochester: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rochester pass through?

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Rochester most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 51% of one-stop connections • Philadelphia (PHL) - 13% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Rochester?

On the Los Angeles to Rochester route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 28%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $356 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $492: a $136 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Rochester?

Some of the most popular sights in Rochester are Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester Riverside Convention Center and Blue Cross Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Rochester on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Rochester flights?

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 31% above the route average of $422. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Rochester?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Rochester takes 0h 00m, covering 2,265 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles 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 are flight prices from Los Angeles to Rochester looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Rochester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $133, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 23m, compared with 7h 41m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 47m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Rochester?

Rochester is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC)?

Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Budget • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Rochester flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rochester range from $336 to $550, with an average of $422 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Southwest ($221) and JetBlue ($260) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Rochester according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Rochester route. 51% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Rochester?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $328. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Rochester which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago Midway (MDW) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Rochester layovers at 266 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Rochester

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

11:10 pm - 11:55 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

9h 45m2 stops Nashville Intl Baltimore/Washington

5:40 pm - 12:40 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

10h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$221Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

9:55 pm - 11:55 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

11h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

5:40 pm - 12:40 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

10h 00m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

$222Southwest

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

12:45 pm - 11:49 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

8h 04m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:18 am - 6:47 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

10h 29m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$260JetBlue

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 5

10:35 pm - 9:20 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

7h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:47 pm - 12:35 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

7h 48m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$262United Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 28

10:35 pm - 9:54 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

8h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:55 pm - 12:45 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

7h 50m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$262United Airlines

Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Jan 5

7:15 am - 8:15 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

10h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:32 pm - 9:37 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

10h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$267American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

1:02 pm - 11:45 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

7h 43m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

3:25 pm - 8:40 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$267American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

12:45 pm - 11:49 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

8h 04m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:18 am - 6:47 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

10h 29m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$279JetBlue

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17

9:50 pm - 11:15 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

10h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:19 pm - 12:43 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$297Delta

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

12:40 pm - 11:57 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

8h 17m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

5:30 am - 11:05 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 35m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 24

11:14 am - 9:47 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

7h 33m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:43 pm - 12:59 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 16m1 stop Philadelphia

$377American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

8:05 am - 7:13 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

8h 08m1 stop Philadelphia

12:51 pm - 6:38 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$377American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

5:35 am - 9:05 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

12h 30m2 stops Dallas Love Field Baltimore/Washington

4:25 pm - 11:10 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

$382Southwest

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

1:15 pm - 12:12 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

7h 57m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

6:06 am - 12:00 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$392Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 24

11:40 am - 10:54 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

8h 14m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

12:32 pm - 5:33 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 01m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$392Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

5:35 am - 9:05 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

12h 30m2 stops Dallas Love Field Baltimore/Washington

6:05 am - 2:25 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

11h 20m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Denver Intl

$497Southwest

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20

10:44 am - 9:29 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

7h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:06 am - 11:32 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 26m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$553United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Thu, Sep 24

7:00 am - 4:44 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:20 am - 1:06 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$558United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

5:00 pm - 9:53 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

25h 53m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:20 am - 11:59 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 39m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$708Alaska Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

11:50 am - 11:42 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

8h 52m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:20 am - 11:59 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

9h 39m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$903Alaska Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Rochester flights

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rochester start at $221. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $336 to $550. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $221 on Southwest.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Rochester, it is 16% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 16% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Rochester?

September is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Rochester at $318 round-trip.
May ($528) and December ($499) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 66% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Los Angeles to Rochester the cheapest?

Flights from Los Angeles to Rochester are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 46% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Cheapest flight	$114

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Rochester?
Flights from Los Angeles to Rochester usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Greater Rochester Intl (ROC).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Rochester?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Rochester:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Rochester pass through?
One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Rochester most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 5% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Rochester?
On the Los Angeles to Rochester route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 28%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $356 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $492: a $136 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in Rochester?
Some of the most popular sights in Rochester are Strong National Museum of Play, Rochester Riverside Convention Center and Blue Cross Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Rochester on KAYAK.
How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Rochester flights?
Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 31% above the route average of $422. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Rochester?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Rochester takes 0h 00m, covering 2,265 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles 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 are flight prices from Los Angeles to Rochester looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Rochester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $133, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Rochester?
Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 23m, compared with 7h 41m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 47m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Rochester?
Rochester is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC)?
Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• Alamo
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Rochester flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rochester range from $336 to $550, with an average of $422 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $356 - about $136 less than Sunday (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 46% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Rochester trip for September. Fares historically average $318 round-trip in that month - typically $210 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Greater Rochester Intl Airport.
- Staybridge Suites Rochester University By IHG
- Best Western The Inn at Rochester Airport
- Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport

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