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$78+ Cheap flights from Rochester (ROC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — WAS
Feb 3 — Feb 101
Tue 2/3
Tue 2/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 4, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Fri 1/302:48 pmROC - IAD
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/112:40 pmIAD - ROC
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/3$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Fri 2/65:07 pmROC - DCA
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/79:09 amDCA - ROC
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/246:00 amROC - IAD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/258:20 amIAD - ROC
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Fri 1/235:20 amROC - DCA
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/2610:25 pmDCA - ROC
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/3$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Fri 1/305:21 amROC - IAD
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Sun 2/16:00 amIAD - ROC
1 stop6h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/4$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Fri 2/65:21 amROC - DCA
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Wed 2/116:00 amDCA - ROC
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 1/3$199
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Thu 2/53:30 pmROC - DCA
1 stop7h 29mJetBlue
Fri 2/66:00 amDCA - ROC
1 stop8h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 1/4$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/152:48 pmROC - IAD
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/3112:40 pmIAD - ROC
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Thu 1/155:20 amROC - DCA
Nonstop1h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/319:09 amDCA - ROC
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Fri 1/236:00 amROC - IAD
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Mon 1/2612:23 pmIAD - ROC
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/3$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Tue 1/205:21 amROC - DCA
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Sun 1/256:05 amDCA - ROC
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Deal found 1/3$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Fri 1/232:48 pmROC - IAD
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/2512:40 pmIAD - ROC
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/2$215

Find flight deals from Rochester to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (ROC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 January 4, 2026.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$78
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$261

Good round-trip deal

$225 or less

Good one-way deal

$145 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C. 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 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - IAD

ROCIAD

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 1/31

2:48 pm-4:17 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/7

12:40 pm-2:13 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$179

RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - DCA

ROCDCA

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 2/6

5:07 pm-6:44 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/7

9:09 am-10:39 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$179

RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - IAD

ROCIAD

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/8

8:20 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$179

RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - DCA

ROCDCA

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 4/2

12:18 pm-1:44 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/7

10:11 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$179

RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - IAD

ROCIAD

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 4/20

7:40 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/30

8:23 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$179

RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - IAD

ROCIAD

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/30

8:23 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$179

RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - IAD

ROCIAD

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/7

5:35 pm-7:06 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$179

RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - IAD

ROCIAD

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 6/18

6:05 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/21

8:20 am-9:37 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$179

RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - IAD

ROCIAD

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 1/24

2:48 pm-4:17 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/25

8:20 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$179

RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - IAD

ROCIAD

Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/8

8:20 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$179

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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 Rochester to Washington, D.C. in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Rochester-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rochester-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rochester-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester-Washington, D.C. 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 Rochester-Washington, D.C. 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 Rochester to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Rochester with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 38 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C. (average of $86). Flying from Rochester to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 ROC to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 4, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Rochester to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Rochester to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on January 3, 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated January 4, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Rochester to Washington, D.C. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,079 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester to Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

    Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Greater Rochester Intl; the airport handles an average of 8 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the Rochester airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 3.8 mi journey to Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) from Rochester’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

    Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Rochester to Washington, D.C. in about 1h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 16m. There are 288 mi between Rochester and Washington, D.C.. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($179), and United Airlines ($179) offers the cheapest pricing from Rochester to Washington, D.C.. Users have found that American Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

    Most travelers choose Greater Rochester Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Greater Rochester Intl - Baltimore/Washington or Greater Rochester Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl when deciding on the best route from Rochester to Washington, D.C..

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Rochester, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (92%), Avianca (75%), United Airlines( 69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $325, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $106. The most popular route (Greater Rochester Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $199.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to Washington, D.C. 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 Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C. (average of $86). Flying from Rochester to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 3 airlines flying from Rochester to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.. 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 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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