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Flights from Rochester to Tampa

There are no direct flights from Rochester to Tampa. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 5h 41m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 17m
RSTTPAMSP

Rochester to Tampa at a glance

Fastest journey5h 17mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis

Best ways to fly from Rochester to Tampa

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) TPA
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Mon07:15 RST08:18 ORD2h 12m connection10:30 ORD13:56 TPAEnvoy Air + United Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 41m
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RST Minneapolis (MSP) TPA
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 17m
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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
1,997 km1,240 miles
Journey time
5h 17mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hTampa vs Rochester
Currency in Tampa
USD
Airports
RST → TPA, PIE

Flights from Rochester to Tampa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester to Tampa?
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 Tampa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,997 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Tampa?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Rochester and Tampa?
Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST). Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
What is the time difference between Rochester and Tampa?
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.

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