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Flights from Albuquerque to Rochester

There are no direct flights from Albuquerque to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 6h 27m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 37m
ABQRSTORD

Albuquerque to Rochester at a glance

Fastest journey5h 37mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Albuquerque to Rochester

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

1
ABQ Chicago (ORD) RST
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun08:15 ABQ11:57 ORD2h 48m connection14:45 ORD15:42 RSTUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 27m
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ABQ Minneapolis (MSP) RST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 37m
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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
1,566 km972 miles
Journey time
5h 37mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hRochester vs Albuquerque
Currency in Rochester
USD
Airports
ABQ → RST

Flights from Albuquerque to Rochester: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Albuquerque to Rochester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Minneapolis. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,566 km.
Where do you change planes between Albuquerque and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Albuquerque and Rochester?
Albuquerque: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST).
What is the time difference between Albuquerque and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.

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