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Flights from Cleveland to Rochester
There are no direct flights from Cleveland to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Philadelphia, about 3h 42m door to door (38 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 42m
Cleveland to Rochester at a glance
Fastest journey3h 42mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Philadelphia
Best ways to fly from Cleveland 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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CLE New York (JFK) ROC
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
Sun06:00 CLE07:25 JFK1h 05m connection08:30 JFK09:42 ROCJetBlue Airways
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CLE Philadelphia (PHL) ROC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sun06:00 CLE07:08 PHL2h 07m connection09:15 PHL10:11 ROCAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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CLE Baltimore (BWI) ROC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue16:30 CLE17:32 BWI2h 43m connection20:15 BWI21:11 ROCSouthwest Airlines
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CLE Detroit (DTW) ROC
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sun14:30 CLE15:04 DTW6h 41m connection21:45 DTW22:39 ROCSkyWest + Delta Air Lines
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CLE Washington (IAD) ROC
Leg 1: United Airlines, GoJet Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines, CommutAir, Mesa Airlines
Mon10:45 CLE11:48 IAD6h 12m connection18:00 IAD19:10 ROCUnited Airlines + CommutAir
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
- 383 km238 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 42mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneRochester vs Cleveland
- Currency in Rochester
- USD
- Airports
- CLE → ROC
Flights from Cleveland to Rochester: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cleveland to Rochester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. 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 Cleveland to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 383 km.
Where do you change planes between Cleveland and Rochester?
The best connecting points are New York (JFK), Philadelphia (PHL), Baltimore (BWI) and Detroit (DTW). JetBlue Airways flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cleveland and Rochester?
Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).





