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$88+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ROC
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Rochester

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Rochester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Rochester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 2/106:07 pm
ORD
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ROC
2 stops15h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/236:20 pm
ROC
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ORD
1 stop6h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$227
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2612:44 pm
ORD
-
ROC
1 stop19h 16m
JetBlue
Mon 3/26:00 am
ROC
-
ORD
1 stop6h 49m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/28$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 3/78:16 pm
ORD
-
ROC
1 stop11h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/87:41 pm
ROC
-
ORD
1 stop13h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:30 am
MDW
-
ROC
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Wed 3/186:50 pm
ROC
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/71:25 pm
PIA
-
ROC
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Fri 3/136:45 am
ROC
-
PIA
1 stop4h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/239:15 pm
ORD
-
ROC
Nonstop1h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 2/255:26 pm
ROC
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/257:41 am
STL
-
ROC
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Wed 3/46:07 am
ROC
-
STL
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/29$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/191:25 pm
PIA
-
ROC
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 3/226:45 am
ROC
-
PIA
1 stop4h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$298
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1112:44 pm
ORD
-
ROC
1 stop10h 15m
JetBlue
Wed 3/186:10 am
ROC
-
ORD
1 stop6h 15m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/26$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/91:17 pm
PIA
-
ROC
1 stop4h 21m
American Airlines
Sat 3/146:28 pm
ROC
-
PIA
1 stop5h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sat 2/288:16 pm
ORD
-
ROC
1 stop12h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/17:41 pm
ROC
-
ORD
1 stop13h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$307
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 8/273:15 pm
ORD
-
ROC
1 stop7h 24m
JetBlue
Mon 8/317:07 am
ROC
-
ORD
1 stop8h 13m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/28$310

Find flight deals from Illinois to Rochester

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Rochester flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$227
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$88
(JetBlue)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$404

Good round-trip deal

$391 or less

Good one-way deal

$200 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Rochester that are best for you.

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ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

6:07 pm-11:00 am

2 stops15h 53m

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 2/23

6:20 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$227

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

12:44 pm-9:00 am

1 stop19h 16m

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop6h 49m

$277

ChicagoRochester

MDW - ROC

MDWROC

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/11

6:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 15m

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 3/18

6:50 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$287

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

8:16 pm-8:23 am

1 stop11h 07m

Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 3/8

7:41 pm-8:13 am

1 stop13h 32m

$287

PeoriaRochester

PIA - ROC

PIAROC

Greater Peoria

Sat 3/7

1:25 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 3/13

6:45 am-10:03 am

1 stop4h 18m

$289

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

5:04 pm-7:56 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 5/18

8:27 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$296

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

1:55 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 5/5

1:15 pm-2:28 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$296

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

8:15 am-11:04 am

Nonstop1h 49m

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 3/26

7:08 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$296

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

9:15 pm-12:11 am

Nonstop1h 56m

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 2/25

5:26 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$296

St. LouisRochester

STL - ROC

STLROC

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/25

7:41 am-1:43 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 3/4

6:07 am-10:13 am

1 stop5h 06m

$297

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Rochester

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Rochester (average of $98). Flying from Illinois to Rochester in March is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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 IL to ROC?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 January 29, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Rochester in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Rochester. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois 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.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Rochester

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Rochester. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to ROC are scheduled on a Tuesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Greater Rochester Intl (ROC), located 3.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Rochester.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Rochester?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Rochester in 4h 15m. Fly via JetBlue, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Illinois and Rochester are separated by a distance of 521 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 to fly from Illinois to Rochester one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Rochester are American Airlines ($108), United Airlines ($122), and Southwest ($138).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Rochester?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Rochester are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Greater Rochester Intl, Chicago Midway - Greater Rochester Intl and Lambert-St Louis - Greater Rochester Intl.

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

    Before booking your flight to Rochester from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (88%), GoJet (79%), Alaska Airlines( 76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Rochester?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $172. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Greater Rochester Intl) can be booked for $258 on average, our data indicates $378 when flying from Illinois to Rochester.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Rochester (average of $98). Flying from Illinois to Rochester in March is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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 Illinois to Rochester

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$241Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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