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Flights from Rochester to Cleveland

There are no direct flights from Rochester to Cleveland. The fastest way is one stop via Baltimore or New York, about 3h 46m door to door (34 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 46m

Rochester to Cleveland at a glance

Fastest journey3h 46mVia Baltimore, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baltimore or New York

Best ways to fly from Rochester to Cleveland

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

ROC Baltimore (BWI) CLE

Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines

Mon18:00 ROC18:52 BWI1h 53m connection20:45 BWI21:46 CLESouthwest Airlines

21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 46m

ROC New York (JFK) CLE

Leg 1: JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines

Mon06:45 ROC07:47 JFK2h 13m connection10:00 JFK11:39 CLEJetBlue Airways + Republic Airlines

6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 54m

ROC Detroit (DTW) CLE

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: SkyWest

Mon06:15 ROC07:12 DTW5h 33m connection12:45 DTW13:20 CLEDelta Air Lines + SkyWest

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 05m

ROC Washington (IAD) CLE

Leg 1: GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines

Sat06:15 ROC07:14 IAD5h 31m connection12:45 IAD13:51 CLEGoJet Airlines + United Airlines

3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 36m

ROC Philadelphia (PHL) CLE

Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)

Mon15:00 ROC15:52 PHL6h 08m connection22:00 PHL23:08 CLEPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989) + American Airlines

3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 08m

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: 383 km238 miles
Journey time: 3h 46mon current schedules
Time difference: NoneCleveland vs Rochester
Currency in Cleveland: USD
Airports: ROC → CLE

Flights from Rochester to Cleveland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester to Cleveland?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Baltimore, New York and Detroit. 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 Cleveland?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 383 km.

Where do you change planes between Rochester and Cleveland?

The best connecting points are Baltimore (BWI), New York (JFK), Detroit (DTW) and Washington (IAD). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Baltimore, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Rochester and Cleveland?

Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).

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