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Flights from Rochester to Syracuse
There are no direct flights from Rochester to Syracuse. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 3h 43m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 43m
Rochester to Syracuse at a glance
Fastest journey3h 43mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis
Best ways to fly from Rochester to Syracuse
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
RST Chicago (ORD) SYR
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sun07:15 RST08:18 ORD1h 12m connection09:30 ORD11:58 SYREnvoy Air
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RST Minneapolis (MSP) SYR
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
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
- 1,318 km818 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 43mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hSyracuse vs Rochester
- Currency in Syracuse
- USD
- Airports
- RST → SYR
Flights from Rochester to Syracuse: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rochester to Syracuse?
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 Syracuse?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,318 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Syracuse?
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 Syracuse?
Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST). Syracuse: Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR).
What is the time difference between Rochester and Syracuse?
Syracuse is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.




