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$159+ Cheap flights from Rochester, MN (RST) 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — WAS
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
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 December 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/256:18 amRST - DCA
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/17:01 amDCA - RST
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/2511:06 amRST - DCA
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/287:00 amDCA - RST
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/2511:06 amRST - DCA
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/291:44 pmDCA - RST
2 stops11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/256:18 amRST - DCA
2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/317:01 amDCA - RST
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/256:20 amRST - BWI
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Wed 12/313:00 pmBWI - RST
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/13$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/266:15 pmRST - DCA
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:00 amDCA - RST
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/256:18 amRST - BWI
2 stops8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amBWI - RST
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/266:15 pmRST - DCA
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/317:01 amDCA - RST
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$413
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/256:20 amRST - BWI
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Mon 12/296:00 amBWI - RST
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/13$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sat 12/276:15 pmRST - BWI
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:00 amBWI - RST
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$461
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/256:20 amRST - BWI
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Sun 12/286:00 amBWI - RST
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/12$468
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Sat 12/276:00 amRST - BWI
2 stops17h 43mDelta
Mon 12/296:00 amBWI - RST
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/12$487

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (RST) 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 December 14, 2025.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Rochester

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RochesterBaltimore

RST - BWI

RSTBWI

Rochester

Fri 1/9

6:45 am-1:53 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/14

6:05 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 00m

$268

RochesterBaltimore

RST - BWI

RSTBWI

Rochester

Tue 1/6

4:39 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/13

6:05 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 00m

$268

RochesterWashington, D.C.

RST - IAD

RSTIAD

Rochester

Tue 1/6

4:39 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

$268

RochesterBaltimore

RST - BWI

RSTBWI

Rochester

Sat 4/25

11:15 am-10:54 pm

2 stops10h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/1

6:19 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 27m

$274

RochesterBaltimore

RST - BWI

RSTBWI

Rochester

Sat 2/7

6:45 am-1:46 pm

2 stops6h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/14

6:05 am-10:58 am

1 stop5h 53m

$274

RochesterBaltimore

RST - BWI

RSTBWI

Rochester

Fri 1/9

11:36 am-11:21 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/14

9:17 am-6:03 pm

2 stops9h 46m

$279

RochesterWashington, D.C.

RST - IAD

RSTIAD

Rochester

Fri 1/9

11:36 am-11:12 pm

2 stops10h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

7:01 am-6:03 pm

2 stops12h 02m

$279

RochesterWashington, D.C.

RST - DCA

RSTDCA

Rochester

Sat 4/25

6:26 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop6h 01m

$293

RochesterWashington, D.C.

RST - IAD

RSTIAD

Rochester

Fri 1/9

4:39 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

7:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

$317

RochesterBaltimore

RST - BWI

RSTBWI

Rochester

Thu 1/1

6:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/16

9:17 am-6:09 pm

2 stops9h 52m

$323

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Best time to book a flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Washington, D.C. (average of $68). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $155). 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 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 December 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Rochester to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

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.?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Rochester, you will be flying from Rochester, which is the city’s only airport. Rochester (RST) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Rochester. There are 0 flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C. per day from 1 airline.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Rochester, Minnesota to Washington, D.C. in 6h 08m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 879 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Currently priced at $248, American Airlines will fly you from Rochester, Minnesota to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

    While some choose either Rochester - Baltimore/Washington or Rochester - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Rochester - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Rochester, Minnesota to Washington, D.C..

  • 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, Minnesota to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Washington, D.C. (average of $68). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Washington, D.C. in February is currently the most expensive (average of $155). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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