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 $310 to $1,705. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 $423, which is 47% 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 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 $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 $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 ($310) and Delta ($321) 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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Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

7:50 am - 12:03 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:30 pm - 11:55 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$310American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

5:54 am - 12:03 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

7h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:34 pm - 8:59 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia

$316American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

7:50 am - 12:03 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:20 pm - 10:29 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$319American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

12:31 pm - 10:48 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

11h 17m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 5:20 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10h 20m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$321Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

5:00 am - 12:03 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

8h 03m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:20 pm - 10:29 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$325American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Dec 4

7:23 am - 10:43 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RST Rochester

4h 20m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:24 pm - 11:36 pmRST Rochester-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 12m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$328Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

6:22 pm - 11:59 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

6h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:20 pm - 11:55 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$328American Airlines

Sun, Dec 20 - Fri, Jan 1

6:58 am - 11:44 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:07 am - 11:54 amRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$328American Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Jan 1

8:06 pm - 12:14 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:07 am - 12:59 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$328American Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 16

9:11 am - 5:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RST Rochester

9h 09m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:34 pm - 10:55 pmRST Rochester-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$330American Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 27

6:33 pm - 12:07 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

6h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:08 am - 1:14 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$388American Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 27

6:33 pm - 12:07 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

6h 34m1 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

$394American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

6:05 am - 10:43 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:22 pm - 11:44 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 22m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$418Delta

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

8:41 am - 12:32 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

4h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$418American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

5:01 am - 12:32 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-RST Rochester

8h 31m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:08 am - 5:45 pmRST Rochester-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$421American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

6:05 am - 10:43 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:22 pm - 11:07 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 45m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$424Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

6:05 am - 10:43 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:22 pm - 11:44 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6h 22m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$433Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18

6:05 am - 10:43 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 11:00 amRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

4h 00m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$433Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

6:05 am - 10:43 amDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-RST Rochester

5h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:22 pm - 11:07 pmRST Rochester-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5h 45m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$439Delta

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

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

6h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 12:24 amRST Rochester-BWI Baltimore/Washington

6h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$450American Airlines

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? 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 november.
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 $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? 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.
•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.

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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 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.
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.
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 $1,705. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 $423, which is 47% 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:

• 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 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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $392, about $173 less than Tuesday fares (31% 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 $467 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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