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) - 52% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 48% 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 Washington, D.C. to Rochester?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Washington, D.C. to Rochester route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $392 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $531, a difference of $139. 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 4h 58m and 5h 21m 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 $310 to $1,379. 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 $372, which is 28% 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 4h 58m, compared with 5h 21m 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 $366 to $507, with an average of $418 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

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

American Airlines ($310) and Delta ($328) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Rochester according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is 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. 52% 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $437. 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 185 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

11:30 am - 3:46 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:02 pm - 7:59 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$310American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

11:30 am - 3:46 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:08 am - 4:23 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

8h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl New York LaGuardia

$316American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26

6:00 am - 12:32 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

7h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 10:00 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$328American Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 17

11:53 am - 3:58 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-RST Rochester

5h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:26 pm - 5:44 pmRST Rochester-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$328American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

6:28 pm - 12:07 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-RST Rochester

6h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 12:16 amRST Rochester-BWI Baltimore/Washington

6h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$328American Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 7

7:18 am - 12:03 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-RST Rochester

5h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:34 pm - 5:58 pmRST Rochester-BWI Baltimore/Washington

4h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$328American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26

7:17 am - 12:32 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-RST Rochester

6h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 12:16 amRST Rochester-BWI Baltimore/Washington

6h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$328American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

5:00 am - 12:32 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

8h 32m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$330American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19

7:21 pm - 10:45 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-RST Rochester

4h 24m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

11:23 am - 6:31 pmRST Rochester-BWI Baltimore/Washington

6h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$342Delta

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 20

7:30 am - 10:43 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-RST Rochester

4h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:22 pm - 11:23 pmRST Rochester-BWI Baltimore/Washington

6h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$342Delta

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Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

6:10 am - 10:56 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RST Rochester

5h 46m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:15 am - 10:53 amRST Rochester-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$816Delta

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

6:05 am - 10:56 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 51m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:45 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 14m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$816Delta

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

6:16 pm - 11:59 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-RST Rochester

6h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 1:05 pmRST Rochester-BWI Baltimore/Washington

6h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$819American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

5:18 pm - 11:59 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

7h 41m2 stops Philadelphia Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:18 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$822American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

6:10 am - 10:56 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RST Rochester

5h 46m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:15 am - 4:30 pmRST Rochester-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10h 15m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$822Delta

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

6:16 pm - 11:59 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-RST Rochester

6h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:03 am - 7:33 pmRST Rochester-BWI Baltimore/Washington

7h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$825American Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

7:05 am - 4:05 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-RST Rochester

10h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

5:15 am - 3:40 pmRST Rochester-BWI Baltimore/Washington

9h 25m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,143Delta

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

8:08 am - 4:05 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RST Rochester

8h 57m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

5:15 am - 2:11 pmRST Rochester-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7h 56m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,181Delta

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

9:40 am - 4:05 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

7h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

5:15 am - 2:00 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 45m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$1,181Delta

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

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

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester start at $310. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $366 to $507. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $310 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 $410 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?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rochester, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 26% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Rochester at $312 round-trip.
•July ($845) and February ($634) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 170% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.

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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) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 48% 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 Washington, D.C. to Rochester?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Washington, D.C. to Rochester route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $392 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $531, a difference of $139. 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 4h 58m and 5h 21m 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 $310 to $1,379. 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 $372, which is 28% 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 4h 58m, compared with 5h 21m 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 $366 to $507, with an average of $418 over the past 12 months. Anything below $366 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $392 - about $139 less than Wednesday (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Rochester trip for November. Fares historically average $312 round-trip in that month - typically $533 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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