Washington, D.C.

$79+ Cheap flights from Rochester, NY (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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — WAS
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from Rochester to Washington, D.C.

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$297

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rochester Greater Rochester Intl-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Rochester Greater Rochester Intl-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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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 May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2710:35 amROC - IAD
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/298:25 amIAD - ROC
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/235:29 pmROC - DCA
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2710:31 amDCA - ROC
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/315:30 amROC - IAD
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Wed 6/46:00 amIAD - ROC
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/30$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 8/177:14 pmROC - DCA
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Tue 10/146:05 amDCA - ROC
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/30$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/99:50 amROC - BWI
1 stop6h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/123:23 pmBWI - ROC
1 stop4h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/285:54 pmROC - BWI
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Wed 6/46:00 amBWI - ROC
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/30$203
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/194:14 pmROC - BWI
1 stop6h 43mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/238:25 amBWI - ROC
1 stop9h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/284:25 pmROC - BWI
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Wed 6/49:50 amBWI - ROC
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 6/57:45 pmROC - BWI
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/95:00 amBWI - ROC
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$225
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:00 amROC - DCA
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/187:00 amDCA - ROC
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/245:41 pmROC - IAD
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/255:02 amIAD - ROC
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$255
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/84:38 pmROC - IAD
2 stops27h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1211:52 amIAD - ROC
1 stop27h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$272

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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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RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - IAD

ROCIAD

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 6/27

10:35 am-11:54 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/29

8:25 am-9:49 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$194

RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - DCA

ROCDCA

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 5/23

5:29 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/27

10:31 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$194

RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - IAD

ROCIAD

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 5/31

5:30 am-11:40 am

1 stop6h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop5h 47m

$199

RochesterBaltimore

ROC - BWI

ROCBWI

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 6/9

9:50 am-3:53 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/12

3:23 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$201

RochesterBaltimore

ROC - BWI

ROCBWI

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 5/28

5:54 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop5h 47m

$203

RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - DCA

ROCDCA

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 5/24

7:05 am-12:56 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/25

5:45 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$214

RochesterBaltimore

ROC - BWI

ROCBWI

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 6/19

4:14 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/23

8:25 am-5:32 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$219

RochesterBaltimore

ROC - BWI

ROCBWI

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 5/28

4:25 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/4

9:50 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$222

RochesterBaltimore

ROC - BWI

ROCBWI

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 6/5

7:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/9

5:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop6h 17m

$225

RochesterWashington, D.C.

ROC - DCA

ROCDCA

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 5/16

6:00 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/18

7:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$234

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 Rochester, New York-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rochester, New York-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rochester, New York-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester, New York-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, New York-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rochester, New York 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 April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. is 34 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 Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 May 1, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 53% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rochester, New York 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 March 30, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and Avelo Airlines from Rochester to Washington, D.C.. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

    Rochester 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 6 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 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.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($194), American Airlines ($194), and Delta ($199) offers the cheapest pricing from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C.. United Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. are Avelo Airlines ($79), United Airlines ($90), and American Airlines ($90).

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

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Rochester, New York, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (100%), Mesa Airlines (94%), CommutAir( 93%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $1,132, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $123. The most popular route (Rochester Greater Rochester Intl - Baltimore/Washington), is priced around $203.

  • 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, New York to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 4 airlines flying from Rochester to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$181Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$228Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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