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Flights from Rochester to Albany

There are no direct flights from Rochester to Albany. The fastest way is one stop via Baltimore or New York, about 2h 45m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 45m
ROCALBBWI

Rochester to Albany at a glance

Fastest journey2h 45mVia Baltimore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baltimore or New York

Best ways to fly from Rochester to Albany

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ROC Baltimore (BWI) ALB
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon06:30 ROC07:22 BWI0h 53m connection08:15 BWI09:15 ALBSouthwest Airlines
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 45m
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ROC New York (EWR) ALB
Leg 1: GoJet Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Tradewind Aviation
Self-transfer likely ~4h 17m
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ROC Philadelphia (PHL) ALB
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
One airline, one ticket ~3h 27m
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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
319 km198 miles
Journey time
2h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneAlbany vs Rochester
Currency in Albany
USD
Airports
ROC → ALB

Flights from Rochester to Albany: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester to Albany?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Baltimore, New York and Philadelphia. 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 Rochester to Albany?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 319 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Albany?
The best connecting points are Baltimore (BWI), New York (EWR) and Philadelphia (PHL). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Baltimore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rochester and Albany?
Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). Albany: Albany International Airport (ALB).

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