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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:29 am
• Latest: departs at 7:43 pm and lands at 9:12 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 29m.

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

A nonstop flight from Rochester to Philadelphia takes 1h 29m, covering 257 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Rochester to Philadelphia range from $465 to $690, with an average of $520 over the past 12 months. Anything below $465 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $207 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $522 for nonstop.

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.

The Embraer ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rochester to Philadelphia flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Rochester to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

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

One-stop flights from Rochester to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Rochester to Philadelphia. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $462 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $779, a difference of $317.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Rochester and Philadelphia.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 40m, compared with 4h 46m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 37m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Rochester to Philadelphia flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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