Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Rochester (RST).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester pass through?

Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester most commonly pass through: • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 51% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 49% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 73% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $387 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,399, a difference of $1,012. 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 Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 06m and 5h 22m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 $339 to $1,417. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Rochester looking right now?

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Rochester are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $304, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 06m, compared with 5h 22m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Rochester?

Rochester is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C. (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 Washington, D.C. to Rochester flight?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester range from $383 to $539, with an average of $463 over the past 12 months. Anything below $383 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester typically range from $383 to $539. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on American Airlines.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Rochester flight route?

There's little price difference between Washington, D.C. to Rochester routes. They average around $462 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rochester. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 202% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rochester at $378 round-trip. •October ($1,399) and July ($845) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 270% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

American Airlines ($339) and Delta ($340) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Rochester according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the most popular layover for the Washington, D.C. to Rochester route. 51% 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 Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

Flights via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $462. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Rochester which airport offers the shortest layover?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) had the shortest average connection time for Washington, D.C. to Rochester layovers at 3h 14m over the past 3 months.

$293 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Washington, D.C. to Rochester (WAS - RST)

Save 26% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Cheapest round-trip

$339

Typical prices: $383-$539

American Airlines

Sun 12/9Sat 12/15

DCA - RST • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way

$293

Typical prices: $253-$344

American Airlines

Sat 12/22

DCA - RST • 1 stop

Top routes

DCA - RST

Cheapest • 1% average savings

IAD - RST

Most popular

Insights

When to travel

May

Cheapest • 18% price drop

July

Most popular

Good to know

Top layover airports

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)

Cheapest • Avg $462 (round-trip)

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)

Shortest trip • 5h 22m (one-way)

Insights

Start a new search

KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.

We hope you love your trip to Rochester!

Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester (WAS-RST)

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Rochester

Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15

6:04 am - 12:07 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

7h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:52 pm - 8:58 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339American Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 16

7:10 am - 11:31 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RST Rochester

5h 21m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:24 pm - 11:51 pmRST Rochester-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 27m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$340Delta

Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 5

7:20 pm - 10:54 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

4h 34m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 2:01 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$340Delta

Wed, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 16

10:10 am - 4:05 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

6h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:15 am - 11:52 amRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$340American Airlines

Wed, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 5

6:00 am - 10:13 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 2:01 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$340Delta

Wed, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 16

5:00 am - 12:04 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

8h 04m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:15 am - 12:51 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$346American Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 16

7:10 am - 11:31 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RST Rochester

5h 21m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

12:13 pm - 10:57 pmRST Rochester-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9h 44m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$346Delta

Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15

6:05 am - 10:33 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 28m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

11:15 am - 5:59 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 44m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$346Delta

Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 5

7:20 pm - 10:54 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

4h 34m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 2:01 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 01m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$346Delta

Wed, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 5

6:00 am - 10:13 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:24 pm - 11:06 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 42m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$346Delta

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to Rochester flights

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

Prices

Airlines

Layovers

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Rochester? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rochester departing in december.
What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Rochester flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyzes pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: There's little price difference between Washington, D.C. to Rochester routes. They average around $462 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rochester. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 202% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rochester? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rochester at $378 round-trip.
•October ($1,399) and July ($845) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 270% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Find deals

Low season	March
High season	July
Cheapest flight	$293

Beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in travelers.

The most popular month to fly with an average 47% increase in travelers.

One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Rochester

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester

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

Estimated round-trip price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 06m and 5h 22m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Rochester flight?
Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester range from $383 to $539, with an average of $463 over the past 12 months. Anything below $383 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. 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 $339 to $1,417. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Rochester looking right now?
One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Rochester are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $304, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?
Flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Rochester (RST).
Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester pass through?
Connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester most commonly pass through:

• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 49% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 73% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $387 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,399, a difference of $1,012.

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 much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?
Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 06m, compared with 5h 22m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C. (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $387, about $1,012 less than Sunday fares (72% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Rochester trip for May. Fares historically average $378 round-trip in that month - typically $1,021 less than the most expensive month, which is October (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

More options for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Rochester

Add a hotel or car rental

Airports

Cabin class

Direct Flights

Origins

Other destinations

Complete your trip to Rochester with a hotel stay or car rental

Car rentals in Rochester

Hotels in Rochester

Vacations in Rochester

WAS - RST

$293 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester - Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester (WAS-RST)

Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Rochester

Recent one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Rochester

Recent last minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Rochester

Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. to Rochester flights

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Rochester flight route?

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Rochester which airport offers the shortest layover?

Key details for Washington, D.C. to Rochester flights

Low season

High season

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester

Your Washington, D.C. to Rochester flight questions, answered

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. to Rochester flights

More options for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Rochester

Complete your trip to Rochester with a hotel stay or car rental

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester

Find direct flights to and from Washington, D.C. and Rochester

Flights from domestic origins to Rochester

Flights to other popular destinations