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$77+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Rochester (ROC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ROC
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Rochester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:00 amORD - ROC
1 stop7h 10mJetBlue
Mon 12/84:05 pmROC - ORD
1 stop6h 47mJetBlue
Deal found 10/29$157
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:00 amORD - ROC
1 stop7h 10mJetBlue
Wed 12/104:05 pmROC - ORD
1 stop6h 47mJetBlue
Deal found 10/28$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:15 amORD - ROC
2 stops10h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/86:56 pmROC - ORD
1 stop27h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:11 amORD - ROC
2 stops11h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/126:56 pmROC - ORD
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/94:22 pmORD - ROC
2 stops17h 38mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/126:56 pmROC - ORD
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:20 amORD - ROC
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:56 pmROC - ORD
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:05 amORD - ROC
2 stops11h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/76:56 pmROC - ORD
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:20 amORD - ROC
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/126:57 pmROC - ORD
2 stops19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$245
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/44:21 pmORD - ROC
2 stops24h 30mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/86:56 pmROC - ORD
2 stops17h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1310:12 amMDW - ROC
1 stop30h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/176:57 pmROC - MDW
2 stops17h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:34 amMDW - ROC
1 stop12h 25mDelta
Mon 12/812:27 pmROC - MDW
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 10/28$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/235:30 pmMDW - ROC
1 stop17h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/311:40 amROC - MDW
2 stops31h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$309

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Rochester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Rochester (ROC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$157
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$77
(Expedia)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$420

Good round-trip deal

$391 or less

Good one-way deal

$206 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Rochester that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Rochester that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Rochester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

7:20 am-5:51 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 12/11

6:56 pm-1:16 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$212

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

7:10 am-5:51 pm

2 stops9h 41m

Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 12/14

6:56 pm-2:21 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$254

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

4:21 pm-5:51 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 12/7

6:56 pm-3:47 pm

2 stops21h 51m

$268

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

10:40 am-1:31 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 12/8

4:05 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$291

ChicagoRochester

MDW - ROC

MDWROC

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/4

9:34 am-10:59 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 12/8

6:23 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$309

ChicagoRochester

MDW - ROC

MDWROC

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/23

5:30 pm-11:38 am

1 stop17h 08m

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 12/3

11:40 am-6:08 pm

2 stops31h 28m

$309

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

8:39 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 12/10

6:04 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 16m

$311

ChicagoRochester

MDW - ROC

MDWROC

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/4

3:15 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 12/8

6:30 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$311

ChicagoRochester

MDW - ROC

MDWROC

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/11

1:56 pm-11:00 am

2 stops20h 04m

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 11/14

6:25 pm-10:26 am

1 stop17h 01m

$311

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

5:25 am-5:30 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 11/16

2:20 pm-1:26 pm

2 stops24h 06m

$320

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Rochester

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Rochester in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Rochester flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Rochester flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Rochester flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Rochester flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Rochester flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Rochester

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rochester from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Rochester

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Rochester?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Rochester. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Rochester is 52 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Rochester?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Rochester (average of $117). Flying from Chicago to Rochester in January is currently the most expensive (average of $215). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to ROC?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Rochester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Rochester in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Rochester?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Rochester. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Rochester flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rochester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rochester. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rochester. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Rochester have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Rochester. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rochester from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Rochester, you will be flying into Greater Rochester Intl. Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) is just 3.8 mi from the center of the city. Greater Rochester Intl is the only Rochester airport and it handles 9 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Greater Rochester Intl from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Rochester?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Rochester can take about 1h 51m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $291. Airlines will cover a distance of 526 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Rochester round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($209), and American Airlines ($219) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Rochester. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Rochester one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $77 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $95 and Southwest from $156 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Rochester?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Rochester consider choosing Envoy Air (83%), ANA (83%) or Japan Airlines (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Rochester?

    On average you can expect to pay $364 for a flight from Chicago to Rochester. The cheapest flight overall is $141 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Greater Rochester Intl) is currently priced at $157.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Rochester?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Rochester.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Rochester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Rochester?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Rochester (average of $117). Flying from Chicago to Rochester in January is currently the most expensive (average of $215). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Rochester

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Rochester. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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