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Flights from Rochester to Detroit

There are no direct flights from Rochester to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 6h 57m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 43m
RSTDTWORD

Rochester to Detroit at a glance

Fastest journey3h 43mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Rochester to Detroit

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) DTT
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Sun07:15 RST08:18 ORD4h 57m connection13:15 ORD15:12 DTTEnvoy Air + SkyWest
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 57m
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RST Minneapolis (MSP) DTT
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 43m
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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
786 km488 miles
Journey time
3h 43mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hDetroit vs Rochester
Currency in Detroit
USD
Airports
RST → DTW

Flights from Rochester to Detroit: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester to Detroit?
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 Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 786 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Detroit?
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 Detroit?
Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Rochester and Detroit?
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.

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