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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
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
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DTT Minneapolis (MSP) RST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
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.





