Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Rochester?

Flights from Raleigh to Rochester usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Rochester (RST).

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

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Raleigh to Rochester pass through?

Connecting flights from Raleigh to Rochester most commonly pass through: • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 54% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 46% 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 Raleigh to Rochester?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 61% on the Raleigh to Rochester route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $343 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $875, a difference of $532. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Raleigh to Rochester?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Raleigh to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 11m and 5h 39m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 $318 to $840. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Raleigh to Rochester looking right now?

One-way fares from Raleigh to Rochester are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $556, which is 44% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 11m, compared with 5h 39m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

What is the time difference between Raleigh and Rochester?

Rochester is 1 hour behind Raleigh (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 Raleigh to Rochester flight?

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Rochester range from $343 to $606, with an average of $475 over the past 12 months. Anything below $343 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Rochester?

American Airlines ($318) and Delta ($349) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Rochester according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the most popular layover for the Raleigh to Rochester route. 54% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MSP.

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

Flights via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $508. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Raleigh to Rochester layovers at 186 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Rochester

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

9:31 am - 3:46 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

7h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$318American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

3:31 pm - 12:07 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

9h 36m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$324American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

3:31 pm - 12:07 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

9h 36m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:08 am - 6:18 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

10h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$329American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16

6:02 am - 12:03 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

7h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:34 pm - 7:45 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$338American Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

9:30 am - 3:46 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

7h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:02 am - 1:13 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$338American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16

9:35 am - 3:50 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

7h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:02 am - 2:59 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$344American Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

6:20 pm - 12:07 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

6h 47m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:34 pm - 7:45 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$344American Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

5:15 am - 10:43 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

6h 28m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 4:01 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 01m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$349Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16

6:00 am - 12:03 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

7h 03m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:34 pm - 8:26 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 52m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$349American Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

7:21 pm - 10:45 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

4h 24m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:22 pm - 11:57 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 35m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$463Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Raleigh to Rochester

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 28

7:47 pm - 11:59 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

5h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:18 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$443American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 28

6:00 am - 9:49 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

4h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 3:22 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$449American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 28

3:52 pm - 11:59 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

9h 07m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 3:22 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$454American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21

6:00 am - 10:56 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

5h 56m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:15 am - 10:41 amRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 26m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$481Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21

5:28 pm - 10:38 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

6h 10m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

4:45 pm - 11:55 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 10m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$487Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

6:00 am - 9:49 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

4h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:17 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$488American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

6:56 pm - 10:38 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

4h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:45 pm - 11:55 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 10m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$491Delta

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21

6:20 am - 4:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

10h 45m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

4:45 pm - 12:28 amRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 43m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$492Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

1:56 pm - 11:59 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

11h 03m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:17 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$494American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

6:00 am - 10:56 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-RST Rochester

5h 56m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:45 pm - 12:28 amRST Rochester-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 43m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$497Delta

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Price, demand and travel trends for Raleigh to Rochester flights

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

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Rochester start at $318. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $343 to $606. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $318 on American Airlines.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Raleigh to Rochester?
Flights from Raleigh to Rochester usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Rochester (RST).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Raleigh to Rochester?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Raleigh to Rochester.
Which airports do connecting flights from Raleigh to Rochester pass through?
Connecting flights from Raleigh to Rochester most commonly pass through:

• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 46% 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 Raleigh to Rochester?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 61% on the Raleigh to Rochester route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $343 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $875, a difference of $532. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from Raleigh to Rochester?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Raleigh to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 11m and 5h 39m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 $318 to $840. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Raleigh to Rochester looking right now?
One-way fares from Raleigh to Rochester are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $556, which is 44% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Raleigh to Rochester?
Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 11m, compared with 5h 39m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour behind Raleigh (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 Raleigh to Rochester flight?
Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Rochester range from $343 to $606, with an average of $475 over the past 12 months. Anything below $343 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $343 - about $532 less than Tuesday (61% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Raleigh to Rochester trip for January. Fares historically average $343 round-trip in that month - typically $532 less than the most expensive month, which is September (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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