What airport do you fly into for flights to Rochester?

Travelers will need to book flights to Rochester (RST) if they wish to fly to Rochester. The Rochester airport is 7.0 mi from the city center.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rochester?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Rochester is January . The most expensive month for flights is June . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Rochester if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rochester on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Rochester?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rochester.

Where does the fastest flight to Rochester depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Rochester, Minneapolis St Paul offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 44 minutes).

Which airport is closest to Rochester Civic Theater?

If being close to Rochester Civic Theater is important to you, you’ll want to land at Minneapolis St Paul Airport.

Does Rochester have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Rochester can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Rochester?

Yes. Rochester has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester is the closest property to Rochester (0.0 mi away from Rochester).

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Flights to Rochester, MN in 2025

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Average price	$395
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One-way from	$149

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rochester. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

Wed 9/177:30 amJFK - RST

1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/2111:38 amRST - JFK

1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11$308

Thu 7/106:05 amLGA - RST

1 stop5h 42mDelta

Fri 7/114:49 pmRST - LGA

1 stop5h 55mDelta

Deal found 6/10$318

Thu 7/108:30 amLGA - RST

1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/126:02 amRST - LGA

2 stops5h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10$324

Thu 11/610:00 amJFK - RST

2 stops7h 06mDelta

Mon 11/104:30 pmRST - JFK

1 stop6h 18mDelta

Deal found 6/10$325

Tue 8/56:50 pmEWR - RST

1 stop5h 37mDelta

Wed 8/67:00 amRST - EWR

1 stop5h 30mDelta

Deal found 6/11$333

Thu 7/107:00 amEWR - RST

1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/126:03 pmRST - EWR

1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10$368

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Fri 7/253:59 pmJFK - RST

2 stops8h 41mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/56:02 amRST - JFK

1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12$314

Thu 7/106:05 amLGA - RST

1 stop5h 42mDelta

Tue 7/1511:27 amRST - LGA

1 stop4h 32mDelta

Deal found 6/10$318

Thu 7/108:30 amLGA - RST

1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/126:02 amRST - LGA

2 stops5h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10$324

Tue 8/56:50 pmEWR - RST

1 stop5h 37mDelta

Wed 8/67:00 amRST - EWR

1 stop5h 30mDelta

Deal found 6/11$333

Wed 7/91:00 pmJFK - RST

2 stops11h 27mDelta

Tue 7/154:49 pmRST - JFK

1 stop6h 05mDelta

Deal found 6/10$339

Thu 7/107:00 amEWR - RST

1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/126:03 pmRST - EWR

1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10$368

Last-minute flights to Rochester
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Tue 6/1712:31 pmEWR - RST

1 stop4h 37mDelta

Thu 6/194:48 pmRST - EWR

1 stop5h 41mDelta

Deal found 6/11$475

Wed 6/186:30 amJFK - RST

2 stops7h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sun 6/221:24 pmRST - JFK

1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11$638

Wed 6/181:55 pmLGA - RST

2 stops10h 34mDelta

Sun 6/227:00 amRST - LGA

2 stops6h 41mDelta

Deal found 6/11$2,388

Sun 6/227:53 pmLGA - RST

1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines

Sun 6/296:10 pmRST - LGA

1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11$474

Sun 6/227:35 pmEWR - RST

1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sun 6/296:10 pmRST - EWR

1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11$527

Sun 6/226:45 pmJFK - RST

1 stop5h 44mDelta

Sun 6/291:20 pmRST - JFK

2 stops9h 20mDelta

Deal found 6/11$1,604

Wed 7/91:00 pmJFK - RST

2 stops11h 27mDelta

Tue 7/154:49 pmRST - JFK

1 stop6h 05mDelta

Deal found 6/10$339

Thu 7/106:05 amLGA - RST

1 stop5h 42mDelta

Fri 7/114:49 pmRST - LGA

1 stop5h 55mDelta

Deal found 6/10$318

Thu 7/108:30 amLGA - RST

1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/126:02 amRST - LGA

2 stops5h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10$324

Thu 7/107:00 amEWR - RST

1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/126:03 pmRST - EWR

1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10$368

Sat 7/267:30 amJFK - RST

1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/292:25 pmRST - JFK

1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10$318

Sat 7/262:59 pmEWR - RST

1 stop6h 53mDelta

Tue 7/297:00 amRST - EWR

1 stop5h 30mDelta

Deal found 6/10$340

One-way flights to Rochester
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Tue 8/126:15 amEWR - RST

1 stop5h 37mDelta

Deal found 6/11$149

Tue 8/126:20 pmLGA - RST

1 stop6h 07mDelta

Deal found 6/11$159

Tue 7/87:22 amJFK - RST

2 stops9h 47mDelta

Deal found 6/10$165

Sun 8/319:00 amJFK - RST

2 stops10h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12$184

Sun 8/108:20 amLGA - RST

1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12$233

Wed 6/255:00 amEWR - RST

2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10$322

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Wed 9/17

7:30 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Rochester

Sun 9/21

11:38 am-5:17 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$308

New YorkRochester

LGA - RST

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Thu 7/10

6:05 am-10:47 am

1 stop5h 42m

Rochester

Fri 7/11

4:49 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$318

New YorkRochester

LGA - RST

LGARST

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Thu 7/10

8:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Rochester

Sat 7/12

6:02 am-12:43 pm

2 stops5h 41m

$324

New YorkRochester

JFK - RST

JFKRST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/6

10:00 am-4:06 pm

2 stops7h 06m

Rochester

Mon 11/10

4:30 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$325

NewarkRochester

EWR - RST

EWRRST

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Tue 8/5

6:50 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Rochester

Wed 8/6

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$333

NewarkRochester

EWR - RST

EWRRST

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Thu 7/10

7:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Rochester

Sat 7/12

6:03 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$368

NewarkRochester

EWR - RST

EWRRST

Newark

Tue 8/12

6:15 am-10:52 am

1 stop5h 37m

$149

New YorkRochester

LGA - RST

LGARST

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/12

6:20 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$159

New YorkRochester

JFK - RST

JFKRST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/8

7:22 am-4:09 pm

2 stops9h 47m

$165

New YorkRochester

JFK - RST

JFKRST

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/14

3:30 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops9h 17m

$185

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How long is the flight to Rochester?

On average, a flight from New York to Rochester takes 11 hours 31 minutes. Flights to Rochester from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Rochester?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Rochester are American Airlines and Delta.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rochester?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Rochester are American Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in Rochester by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rochester ranges from 0.8 - 4.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Rochester when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Rochester by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rochester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rochester

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines to Rochester to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

FAQs about flying to Rochester

Rochester, MN airport overview

Located seven miles (11km) southwest of central Rochester, Minnesota, Rochester International Airport (RST) is a tiny regional air field serving only two airlines. Processing fewer than 400,000 passengers each year, the airport’s main function is as a hub for AirMed, a medical airline.

Many passengers flying into Rochester do so to get to the renowned Mayo Clinic, a state-of-the-art non-profit medical practice and research facility. The airport was founded by the Mayo Foundation in 1928 as a way to transport patients from far-flung locations.

Flights to Rochester International Airport come in from only a few cities, with direct connections available from Chicago, Detroit, and Minneapolis. Many more able-bodied passengers choose to fly into Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport, which is only a 90-minute drive from Rochester and is connected by bus and train. Those who fly through Rochester International Airport however, get an immediate taste of Minnesotan hospitality from the friendly and welcoming staff members.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Rochester?
Travelers will need to book flights to Rochester (RST) if they wish to fly to Rochester. The Rochester airport is 7.0 mi from the city center.
Can I find cheaper flights to Rochester if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rochester on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Rochester?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rochester.
Where does the fastest flight to Rochester depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Rochester, Minneapolis St Paul offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 44 minutes).
Which airport is closest to Rochester Civic Theater?
If being close to Rochester Civic Theater is important to you, you’ll want to land at Minneapolis St Paul Airport.
Does Rochester have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Rochester can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Rochester?
Yes. Rochester has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester is the closest property to Rochester (0.0 mi away from Rochester).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rochester

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Rochester, MN airport overview

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What is the best airline to fly to Rochester?

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