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Flights from Rochester to Buffalo

There are no direct flights from Rochester to Buffalo. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 8h 17m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 07m
RSTBUFORD

Rochester to Buffalo at a glance

Fastest journey4h 07mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Rochester to Buffalo

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

1
RST Chicago (ORD) BUF
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Mon07:15 RST08:18 ORD5h 57m connection14:15 ORD16:32 BUFEnvoy Air + United Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 17m
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RST Minneapolis (MSP) BUF
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 07m
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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
1,103 km685 miles
Journey time
4h 07mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hBuffalo vs Rochester
Currency in Buffalo
USD
Airports
RST → BUF

Flights from Rochester to Buffalo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester to Buffalo?
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 Rochester to Buffalo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,103 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Buffalo?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). Envoy Air flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rochester and Buffalo?
Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST). Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
What is the time difference between Rochester and Buffalo?
Buffalo is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.

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