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Flights from Richmond to Rochester

There are no direct flights from Richmond to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 5h 27m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 36m
RICRSTORD

Richmond to Rochester at a glance

Fastest journey4h 36mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Richmond 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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RIC Chicago (ORD) RST
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat07:45 RIC08:37 ORD2h 38m connection11:15 ORD12:12 RSTAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 27m
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RIC Minneapolis (MSP) RST
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 36m
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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
1,453 km902 miles
Journey time
4h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hRochester vs Richmond
Currency in Rochester
USD
Airports
RIC → RST

Flights from Richmond to Rochester: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,453 km.
Where do you change planes between Richmond 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 Richmond and Rochester?
Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC). Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST).
What is the time difference between Richmond and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour behind Richmond.

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