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Flights from Montreal to Rochester

There are no direct flights from Montreal to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 4h 12m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 12m
YMQRSTORD

Montreal to Rochester at a glance

Fastest journey4h 12mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Montreal 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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YMQ Chicago (ORD) RST
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun12:30 YMQ13:38 ORD1h 07m connection14:45 ORD15:42 RSTEnvoy Air
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 12m
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YMQ Minneapolis (MSP) RST
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 33m
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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
1,499 km931 miles
Journey time
4h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hRochester vs Montreal
Currency in Rochester
USD
Airports
YUL, YHU, YMX → RST

Flights from Montreal to Rochester: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Montreal 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 Montreal to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,499 km.
Where do you change planes between Montreal and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). Air Canada flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Montreal and Rochester?
Montreal: Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport (YHU) and Montreal Mirabel International Airport (YMX). Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST).
What is the time difference between Montreal and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour behind Montreal.

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