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

Flights from Rochester to Cincinnati usually depart from Rochester (RST) and arrive at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG).

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

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

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

Connecting flights from Rochester to Cincinnati most commonly pass through: • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 75% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 25% 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 Rochester to Cincinnati?

On the Rochester to Cincinnati route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 35%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $258 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $396: a $138 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Cincinnati?

Some of the most popular sights in Cincinnati are Great American Ballpark, Paycor Stadium and Duke Energy Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Cincinnati on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Rochester to Cincinnati?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Rochester to Cincinnati. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 39m and 4h 53m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Rochester to Cincinnati?

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 Rochester to Cincinnati 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 $308 to $1,289. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 39m, compared with 4h 53m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Rochester and Cincinnati?

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

What car rental options are available at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG)?

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Dollar • Thrifty • Alamo • Budget

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

Round-trip flights from Rochester to Cincinnati range from $308 to $368, with an average of $318 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.

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

American Airlines ($308) and Delta ($314) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Rochester to Cincinnati according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the most popular layover for the Rochester to Cincinnati route. 75% 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 Rochester to Cincinnati?

Flights via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $335. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) had the shortest average connection time for Rochester to Cincinnati layovers at 190 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Rochester to Cincinnati

Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1

1:02 pm - 8:46 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:53 am - 12:03 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

4h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$308American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1

6:00 am - 1:36 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 36m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:05 am - 10:43 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

5h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$314Delta

Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10

11:23 am - 3:41 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

3h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:05 am - 10:43 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

5h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$328Delta

Fri, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 14

4:25 pm - 11:11 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5h 46m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:45 am - 11:03 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

5h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$328Delta

Fri, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 14

6:10 am - 5:21 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

10h 11m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:45 am - 11:03 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

5h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$334Delta

Fri, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 14

11:15 am - 5:13 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 58m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:55 pm - 10:46 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

5h 51m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$339Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

6:18 pm - 12:41 amRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:34 am - 9:49 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

5h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$388American Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

6:18 pm - 11:52 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:24 pm - 11:59 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

5h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$403American Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

6:18 pm - 12:41 amRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:53 am - 5:01 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

12h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$462American Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 2

4:20 pm - 11:11 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:53 am - 12:03 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

4h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$536American Airlines

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Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

5:15 am - 9:45 amRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

3h 30m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 10:56 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

5h 56m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$368Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

11:03 am - 9:56 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

9h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia

7:24 pm - 11:59 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

5h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$412American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

5:15 am - 9:45 amRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

3h 30m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

10:49 am - 4:05 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

6h 16m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$413Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

4:45 pm - 11:51 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 06m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

10:49 am - 4:05 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

6h 16m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$433Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

5:15 am - 3:14 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

8h 59m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7:47 pm - 10:38 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

3h 51m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$439Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

11:03 am - 9:56 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

9h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia

7:24 pm - 11:59 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

5h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$442American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

5:15 am - 9:45 amRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

3h 30m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

10:49 am - 4:05 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

6h 16m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$450Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

11:03 am - 9:56 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

9h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia

7:24 pm - 11:59 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

5h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$462American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

11:03 am - 9:56 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

9h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia

3:33 pm - 11:59 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

9h 26m2 stops Philadelphia Chicago O'Hare Intl

$485American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

11:03 am - 9:56 pmRST Rochester-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

9h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia

8:18 am - 5:01 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-RST Rochester

9h 43m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$505American Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Rochester to Cincinnati flights

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

Round-trip flights from Rochester to Cincinnati start at $308. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $308 to $368. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $308 on American Airlines.

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When to book flights from Rochester to Cincinnati

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

• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 25% 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 Rochester to Cincinnati?
On the Rochester to Cincinnati route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 35%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $258 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $396: a $138 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in Cincinnati?
Some of the most popular sights in Cincinnati are Great American Ballpark, Paycor Stadium and Duke Energy Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Cincinnati on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Rochester to Cincinnati?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Rochester to Cincinnati. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 39m and 4h 53m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Rochester to Cincinnati?
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 Rochester to Cincinnati 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 $308 to $1,289. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Rochester to Cincinnati?
Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 39m, compared with 4h 53m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Rochester and Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of Rochester (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG)?
Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport (CVG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget
How much should I expect to pay for a Rochester to Cincinnati flight?
Round-trip flights from Rochester to Cincinnati range from $308 to $368, with an average of $318 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $258 - about $138 less than Saturday (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Rochester to Cincinnati trip for January. Fares historically average $258 round-trip in that month - typically $458 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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