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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 Baltimore or Philadelphia, about 2h 41m door to door (37 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 41m
Albany to Rochester at a glance
Fastest journey2h 41mVia Baltimore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baltimore or Philadelphia
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.
1Search
ALB Baltimore (BWI) ROC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon09:30 ALB10:28 BWI0h 47m connection11:15 BWI12:11 ROCSouthwest Airlines
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ALB Philadelphia (PHL) ROC
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat14:45 ALB15:36 PHL2h 24m connection18:00 PHL18:56 ROCPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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
- 319 km198 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 41mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneRochester vs Albany
- Currency in Rochester
- USD
- Airports
- ALB → ROC
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 Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Albany to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 319 km.
Where do you change planes between Albany and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Baltimore (BWI), Philadelphia (PHL) and New York (EWR). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Baltimore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Albany and Rochester?
Albany: Albany International Airport (ALB). Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).





