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$211+ 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — WAS
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rochester to Washington, D.C.

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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$276
(Delta)

One-way from

$211
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April
From Rochester to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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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 July 31, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:00 amRST - BWI
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Tue 10/77:15 pmBWI - RST
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 7/29$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/46:00 amRST - DCA
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/76:59 amDCA - RST
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:00 amRST - IAD
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Tue 10/76:18 amIAD - RST
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 7/29$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/47:00 amRST - DCA
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Tue 10/79:45 amDCA - RST
2 stops8h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/30$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2512:48 pmRST - IAD
2 stops9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2710:25 amIAD - RST
2 stops8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$370
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/156:25 pmRST - BWI
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/196:00 amBWI - RST
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$425

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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

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/7

7:15 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$276

RochesterWashington, D.C.

RST - DCA

RSTDCA

Rochester

Sat 10/4

4:00 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/7

5:59 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$286

RochesterWashington, D.C.

RST - IAD

RSTIAD

Rochester

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/7

6:18 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 28m

$286

RochesterWashington, D.C.

RST - DCA

RSTDCA

Rochester

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-1:42 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/7

9:45 am-5:33 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$362

RochesterWashington, D.C.

RST - IAD

RSTIAD

Rochester

Mon 8/25

12:48 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops9h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

10:25 am-5:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$370

RochesterBaltimore

RST - BWI

RSTBWI

Rochester

Fri 8/15

6:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-12:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$425

RochesterBaltimore

RST - BWI

RSTBWI

Rochester

Tue 8/5

4:49 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$211

RochesterBaltimore

RST - BWI

RSTBWI

Rochester

Sat 8/16

6:05 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 04m

$464

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 2 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $276, Delta will fly you from Rochester, Minnesota to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $286. Delta is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    While some choose either Rochester - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Rochester - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Rochester - Baltimore/Washington 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Rochester to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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