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Cheapest round-trip
$338
Typical prices: $338-$478
American Airlines
Sat 10/13Thu 10/18
PHL - RST • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$388
Typical prices: $323-$447
American Airlines
Sat 9/29
PHL - RST • 1 stop
When to travel
December
Cheapest • 24% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $411 (round-trip)
Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Shortest trip • 5h 06m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Rochester (PHL-RST)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Rochester

Sat, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 1
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:13 amPHL  Philadelphia-RST Rochester
5h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
4:24 pm - 11:54 pmRST  Rochester-PHL Philadelphia
6h 30m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$338Delta
Tue, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 18
American Airlines Logo
5:43 am - 12:32 pmPHL  Philadelphia-RST Rochester
7h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:27 pm - 12:12 amRST  Rochester-PHL Philadelphia
6h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$338American Airlines
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
6:29 am - 11:15 amPHL  Philadelphia-RST Rochester
5h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:12 am - 12:54 pmRST  Rochester-PHL Philadelphia
5h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$338American Airlines
Sat, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 1
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:13 amPHL  Philadelphia-RST Rochester
5h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
4:24 pm - 11:27 pmRST  Rochester-PHL Philadelphia
6h 03m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$344Delta
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
4:06 pm - 12:09 amPHL  Philadelphia-RST Rochester
9h 03m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:12 am - 12:54 pmRST  Rochester-PHL Philadelphia
5h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$344American Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 10:56 amPHL  Philadelphia-RST Rochester
6h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
4:45 pm - 11:56 pmRST  Rochester-PHL Philadelphia
6h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$363Delta
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 10:56 amPHL  Philadelphia-RST Rochester
6h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
4:45 pm - 11:56 pmRST  Rochester-PHL Philadelphia
6h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$368Delta
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 10:56 amPHL  Philadelphia-RST Rochester
6h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
11:36 am - 10:23 pmRST  Rochester-PHL Philadelphia
9h 47m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$374Delta
Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 28
American Airlines Logo
5:49 am - 12:08 pmPHL  Philadelphia-RST Rochester
7h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 11:59 pmRST  Rochester-PHL Philadelphia
6h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$468American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 28
American Airlines Logo
5:49 am - 12:08 pmPHL  Philadelphia-RST Rochester
7h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 11:59 pmRST  Rochester-PHL Philadelphia
6h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$488American Airlines
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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 from Philadelphia to Rochester with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Rochester start at $338. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $338 to $478. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $338 on American Airlines.

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

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Rochester, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 13% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Rochester?

  • December is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Rochester at $318 round-trip.
  • July ($998) and March ($783) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 213% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Philadelphia to Rochester flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$388
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Philadelphia to Rochester usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Rochester (RST).

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

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

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

    Connecting flights from Philadelphia to Rochester most commonly pass through:

    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 55% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 45% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

    On the Philadelphia to Rochester route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 24%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $363 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $474: a $111 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Philadelphia to Rochester?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Philadelphia to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 06m and 5h 28m in total, depending on the connection.

  • 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.

  • 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 $338 to $989. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $512, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 06m, compared with 5h 28m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

  • What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Rochester?

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

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

    Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Rochester range from $338 to $478, with an average of $418 over the past 12 months. Anything below $338 counts as a good deal.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $363 - about $111 less than Monday (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Philadelphia to Rochester trip for December. Fares historically average $318 round-trip in that month - typically $680 less than the most expensive month, which is July (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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