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Flights from Detroit to Rochester

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 2h 57m door to door (18 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 57m
DTWRSTORD

Detroit to Rochester at a glance

Fastest journey2h 57mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Detroit 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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DTT Chicago (ORD) RST
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat10:15 DTT10:22 ORD0h 53m connection11:15 ORD12:12 RSTEnvoy Air
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 57m
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DTT Minneapolis (MSP) RST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 43m
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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
786 km488 miles
Journey time
2h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hRochester vs Detroit
Currency in Rochester
USD
Airports
DTW → RST

Flights from Detroit to Rochester: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Detroit to Rochester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Minneapolis. 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 Detroit to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 786 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Rochester?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour behind Detroit.

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