Cheap flights from Rochester (ROC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS) from $46

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
ROC — WAS
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in January or March, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Rochester (ROC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

All the information you need to plan the best ROC to WAS flight in 2023: compare Rochester to Washington, D.C. flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Washington, D.C..

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$237

One-way from

$99
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 11% potential price drop
From Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Rochester Greater Rochester Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

ROC - WAS

Price

$237 - $375

WAS

Temperature

35.6 - 80.6 °F

WAS

Rainfall

2.6 - 4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C.?

Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 66% on the overall cost on flights from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C..

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C.?

Users have found that booking a flight from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. at least 43 days early can save you up to 51% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 43 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. for as little as $319 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $413 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C.?

January can be a great time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Rochester, New York with a flight ticket averaging about $288. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $217. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. (ROC - WAS)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Delta flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.

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Cheap Rochester to Washington, D.C. flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for ROC to WAS flights for September, October
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Rochester to Washington, D.C. 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Washington, D.C. from Rochester found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Washington, D.C. from Rochester

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Rochester to Washington, D.C. flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to Washington, D.C. from Rochester, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Washington, D.C. from Rochester

The cheapest one-way flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.
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Rochester Greater Rochester IntlBaltimore/Washington

ROC - BWI

ROCBWI

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 10/4

1 stop12h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/5

1 stop14h 14m

Rochester Greater Rochester IntlBaltimore/Washington

ROC - BWI

ROCBWI

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 10/14

1 stop14h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/16

2 stops14h 52m

Rochester Greater Rochester IntlBaltimore/Washington

ROC - BWI

ROCBWI

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 10/3

1 stop7h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/5

1 stop14h 14m

Rochester Greater Rochester IntlBaltimore/Washington

ROC - BWI

ROCBWI

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 10/19

1 stop10h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/23

2 stops14h 52m

Rochester Greater Rochester IntlBaltimore/Washington

ROC - BWI

ROCBWI

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 10/10

1 stop6h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/12

1 stop11h 11m

Rochester Greater Rochester IntlWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

ROC - DCA

ROCDCA

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 11/9

Nonstop1h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/11

Nonstop1h 33m

Rochester Greater Rochester IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ROC - IAD

ROCIAD

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 10/28

1 stop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/30

1 stop5h 38m

Rochester Greater Rochester IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ROC - IAD

ROCIAD

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 10/18

Nonstop1h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/20

1 stop3h 54m

Rochester Greater Rochester IntlWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

ROC - DCA

ROCDCA

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 10/18

1 stop4h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/20

1 stop6h 32m

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Deals found on 9/19

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and Spirit 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

JetBlue
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,480 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Rochester to Washington, D.C. flights.

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 10 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.

Can I find flights from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $101, but on average you can expect to pay $125.

Are there nonstop flights from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. is less than $206.

Are there last-minute flights available from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C.?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. on average per day?

On average 8 flights depart from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 38% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 63% of flight departures

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

Departing from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. will take you 1h 23m. The distance from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. is about 289 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 flying from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($101), American Airlines ($148), and Delta ($157) offers the cheapest pricing from Rochester, New York to Washington, D.C.. Spirit Airlines is priced at 64% 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 Spirit Airlines ($48), United Airlines ($74), and American Airlines ($79).

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: Austrian Airlines (80%), Scandinavian Airlines (80%), Brussels Airlines( 80%).

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 $988, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $103. The most popular route (Rochester Greater Rochester Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $157.

What does ROC to IAD mean?

ROC stands for Rochester Greater Rochester Intl Airport, while IAD stands for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

Top 4 airlines flying from Rochester to Washington, D.C.

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Rochester to Washington, D.C. choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$135Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$156Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$162Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$163Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Hourly flight availability from Rochester to Washington, D.C.

See what time of day planes typically take off from Rochester to Washington, D.C.
9%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
38%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
30%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
23%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Rochester to Washington, D.C.

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Rochester to Washington, D.C.
Sunday9daily flights
Monday12daily flights
Tuesday9daily flights
Wednesday11daily flights
Thursday11daily flights
Friday11daily flights
Saturday10daily flights
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