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Cheapest round-trip
$222
Typical prices: $471-$581
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/9Tue 12/11
PHL - ROC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$281
Typical prices: $471-$581
American Airlines
Wed 11/21Thu 11/22
PHL - ROC • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 32m
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Rochester (PHL-ROC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Rochester

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 11
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11:28 am - 6:43 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
7h 15m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
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6:53 pm - 11:26 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-PHL Philadelphia
4h 33m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$222Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 11
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11:28 am - 6:43 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
7h 15m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
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6:53 pm - 5:26 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-PHL Philadelphia
22h 33m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$238Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
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11:32 am - 6:13 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
6h 41m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
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6:59 pm - 9:07 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-PHL Philadelphia
26h 08m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$256Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 8
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6:30 am - 7:09 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
12h 39m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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6:56 pm - 8:20 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-PHL Philadelphia
25h 24m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$274Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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1:05 pm - 6:05 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
5h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
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8:05 am - 2:15 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-PHL Philadelphia
6h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
$279Southwest
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22
American Airlines Logo
5:18 pm - 6:46 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
1h 28mnonstop
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7:11 pm - 8:35 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-PHL Philadelphia
1h 24mnonstop
$281American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22
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5:18 pm - 6:46 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
1h 28mnonstop
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7:11 pm - 8:35 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-PHL Philadelphia
1h 24mnonstop
$282American Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
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11:32 am - 6:13 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
6h 41m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
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6:59 pm - 12:43 amROC  Greater Rochester Intl-PHL Philadelphia
29h 44m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$286Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22
American Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 10:59 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
4h 19m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
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6:00 am - 7:36 amROC  Greater Rochester Intl-PHL Philadelphia
1h 36mnonstop
$291American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22
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4:25 pm - 10:59 pmPHL  Philadelphia-ROC Greater Rochester Intl
6h 34m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
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12:25 pm - 1:48 pmROC  Greater Rochester Intl-PHL Philadelphia
1h 23mnonstop
$291American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Philadelphia to Rochester flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Rochester. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 65% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Rochester?

•January and December are the cheapest months to fly from Philadelphia to Rochester at $471 round-trip.
•February ($833) and October ($572) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 76% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Philadelphia to Rochester flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$141
Beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 43% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Rochester

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Rochester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Rochester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Philadelphia to Rochester flight questions, answered

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Philadelphia to Rochester?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Philadelphia to Rochester:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:43 am and lands at 10:15 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 11:52 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 32m.

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Philadelphia to Rochester?

    A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Rochester takes 1h 32m, covering 257 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Rochester flight?

    Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Rochester range from $471 to $581, with an average of $505 over the past 12 months. Anything below $471 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Philadelphia to Rochester?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $516 round-trip and layover options via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) at $509.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Philadelphia to Rochester?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Philadelphia to Rochester?

    The Embraer ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Philadelphia to Rochester spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Rochester flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

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

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $222 to $1,748. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Philadelphia to Rochester looking right now?

    One-way fares from Philadelphia to Rochester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $149, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Alamo
    • Avis

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

    Flights from Philadelphia to Rochester usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Greater Rochester Intl (ROC).

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

    Most connecting flights from Philadelphia to Rochester pass through Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from Philadelphia to Rochester. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $391 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $837, a difference of $446.

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

  • What airlines fly from Philadelphia to Rochester?

    Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Rochester.

  • What popular places can I visit in Rochester?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Philadelphia to Rochester flights?

    Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Rochester flights:

    • American Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Philadelphia to Rochester flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Philadelphia 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 Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $391, about $446 less than Sunday fares (53% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Philadelphia to Rochester trip for January. Fares historically average $471 round-trip in that month - typically $362 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $509 round-trip on this route - about $7 less than direct flights (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.

    • Best Western The Inn at Rochester Airport
    • Fairfield Inn by Marriott Rochester Airport
    • Private Rooms in Rochester Home- Near Ho

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Rochester?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia Airport to Greater Rochester Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Philadelphia to Greater Rochester Intl

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Greater Rochester Intl to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

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