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Flights from Tampa to Rochester

There are no direct flights from Tampa to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 6h 42m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

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

Tampa to Rochester at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Tampa to Rochester

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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TPA Chicago (ORD) RST
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat06:30 TPA08:09 ORD3h 06m connection11:15 ORD12:12 RSTAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 42m
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TPA Minneapolis (MSP) RST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: 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
-1hRochester vs Tampa
Currency in Rochester
USD
Airports
TPA, PIE → RST

Flights from Tampa to Rochester: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tampa 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 Tampa to Rochester?
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 Tampa and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Tampa and Rochester?
Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST).
What is the time difference between Tampa and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour behind Tampa.

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