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Flights from Rochester to Montreal

There are no direct flights from Rochester to Montreal. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 5h 51m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 33m
RSTYMQORD

Rochester to Montreal at a glance

Fastest journey5h 33mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Rochester to Montreal

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) YMQ
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Mon07:15 RST08:18 ORD2h 57m connection11:15 ORD14:06 YMQEnvoy Air + Air Canada
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 51m
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RST Minneapolis (MSP) YMQ
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada
Self-transfer likely ~5h 33m
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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
1,499 km931 miles
Journey time
5h 33mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hMontreal vs Rochester
Currency in Montreal
CAD
Airports
RST → YUL, YHU, YMX

Flights from Rochester to Montreal: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester to Montreal?
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 Montreal?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,499 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Montreal?
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 Montreal?
Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST). Montreal: Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport (YHU) and Montreal Mirabel International Airport (YMX).
What is the time difference between Rochester and Montreal?
Montreal is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.

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