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Flights from Syracuse to Rochester
There are no direct flights from Syracuse to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 3h 57m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 57m
Syracuse to Rochester at a glance
Fastest journey3h 57mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis
Best ways to fly from Syracuse to Rochester
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
SYR Chicago (ORD) RST
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun12:45 SYR13:42 ORD1h 03m connection14:45 ORD15:42 RSTEnvoy Air
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SYR Minneapolis (MSP) RST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: 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 57mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hRochester vs Syracuse
- Currency in Rochester
- USD
- Airports
- SYR → RST
Flights from Syracuse to Rochester: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Syracuse to Rochester?
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 Syracuse to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,318 km.
Where do you change planes between Syracuse and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Syracuse and Rochester?
Syracuse: Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST).
What is the time difference between Syracuse and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour behind Syracuse.





