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Flights from Albany to Rochester

There are no direct flights from Albany to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 7h 12m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 12m
ALBRSTORD

Albany to Rochester at a glance

Fastest journey7h 12mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Albany to Rochester

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ALB Chicago (ORD) RST
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat06:00 ALB07:09 ORD4h 06m connection11:15 ORD12:12 RSTUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 12m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,518 km943 miles
Journey time
7h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hRochester vs Albany
Currency in Rochester
USD
Airports
ALB → RST

Flights from Albany to Rochester: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Albany to Rochester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Albany to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,518 km.
Where do you change planes between Albany and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Albany and Rochester?
Albany: Albany International Airport (ALB). Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST).
What is the time difference between Albany and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour behind Albany.

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