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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 Chicago, about 6h 45m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 45m
RSTALBORD

Rochester to Albany at a glance

Fastest journey6h 45mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

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.

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RST Chicago (ORD) ALB
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon07:15 RST08:18 ORD3h 57m connection12:15 ORD15:00 ALBEnvoy Air + United Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 45m
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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
1,518 km943 miles
Journey time
6h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hAlbany vs Rochester
Currency in Albany
USD
Airports
RST → 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 Chicago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Rochester to Albany?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,518 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Albany?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Rochester and Albany?
Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST). Albany: Albany International Airport (ALB).
What is the time difference between Rochester and Albany?
Albany is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.

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