How long is the flight from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota?

For as low as $292, American Airlines can have you in Rochester, Minnesota from Albany, New York in 6h 05m. The distance from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota is about 940 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota round-trip?

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rochester, Minnesota, with prices starting at $367. This flight start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rochester, Minnesota 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, Minnesota when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rochester, Minnesota, 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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota?

Flights from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Rochester, Minnesota.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota?

Our data shows that November tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Rochester, Minnesota from Albany, New York. Users have commonly found prices around $562 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $367. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ALB to RST?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Can I find deals for flights from Albany to Rochester that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Albany to Rochester flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Round-trip from	$292 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$473

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Thu 11/67:01 amALB - RST

1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/106:00 amRST - ALB

1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$292

Thu 10/165:56 pmALB - RST

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/186:08 pmRST - ALB

1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$391

Thu 10/166:03 amALB - RST

2 stops12h 30mDelta

Sat 10/1812:40 pmRST - ALB

2 stops10h 17mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$397

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Thu 11/67:01 amALB - RST

1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/106:00 amRST - ALB

1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$292

Thu 10/166:03 amALB - RST

2 stops12h 30mDelta

Sat 10/1812:40 pmRST - ALB

2 stops10h 17mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$397

Thu 10/165:56 pmALB - RST

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/186:08 pmRST - ALB

1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$391

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Sat 9/207:00 amALB - RST

1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/226:06 pmRST - ALB

1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$672

Mon 10/65:56 pmALB - RST

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/136:08 pmRST - ALB

1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/8

$526

Thu 10/165:56 pmALB - RST

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/186:08 pmRST - ALB

1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$391

Thu 10/166:03 amALB - RST

2 stops12h 30mDelta

Sat 10/1812:40 pmRST - ALB

2 stops10h 17mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$397

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AlbanyRochester

ALB - RST

ALBRST

Albany Intl

Thu 11/6

7:01 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Rochester

Mon 11/10

6:00 am-11:19 am

1 stop4h 19m

$292

AlbanyRochester

ALB - RST

ALBRST

Albany Intl

Thu 10/16

5:56 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Rochester

Sat 10/18

6:08 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$391

AlbanyRochester

ALB - RST

ALBRST

Albany Intl

Thu 10/16

6:03 am-5:33 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Rochester

Sat 10/18

12:40 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$397

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $395). Flying from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $447). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rochester

Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Albany to Rochester. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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How long is the flight from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota?
For as low as $292, American Airlines can have you in Rochester, Minnesota from Albany, New York in 6h 05m. The distance from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota is about 940 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Rochester, Minnesota, with prices starting at $367. This flight start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Albany to Rochester that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Albany to Rochester flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Albany to Rochester?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Albany to Rochester.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Albany to Rochester?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany to Rochester by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota (average of $395). Flying from Albany, New York to Rochester, Minnesota in December is currently the most expensive (average of $447). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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