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: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 52% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 48% 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 31% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Rochester. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $392 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $565, a difference of $173. 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 03m and 5h 24m 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 $1,224. 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 in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $287.

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 03m, compared with 5h 24m 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 $511, with an average of $428 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 $511. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $330, 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 $416 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 9% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 32% 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. •July ($845) and February ($634) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 123% 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 ($330) and Delta ($339) 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?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 ORD.

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 $455. 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 11m over the past 3 months.

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

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 5

6:00 am - 12:08 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

7h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:52 am - 1:59 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$330American Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 5

6:00 am - 12:08 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

7h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:17 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$336American Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 16

7:15 am - 12:02 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RST Rochester

5h 47m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

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

6h 27m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$339Delta

Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 16

7:15 am - 12:02 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RST Rochester

5h 47m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:25 pm - 11:33 pmRST Rochester-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$339Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 16

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

7h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:52 am - 12:55 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339American Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 5

5:00 am - 12:08 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

8h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:37 pm - 8:59 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia

$341American Airlines

Thu, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 16

5:00 am - 12:07 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

8h 07m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:16 pm - 11:55 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$345American Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 16

6:00 am - 12:02 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RST Rochester

7h 02m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

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

6h 27m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$345Delta

Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 16

7:15 am - 12:02 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RST Rochester

5h 47m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:25 pm - 11:02 pmRST Rochester-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5h 37m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$345Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

10:11 am - 3:50 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

6h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:34 pm - 8:52 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$348American Airlines