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Flights from Washington to Rochester
There are no direct flights from Washington to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 5h 12m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 28m
Washington to Rochester at a glance
Fastest journey4h 28mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis
Best ways to fly from Washington 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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WAS Chicago (ORD) RST
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun11:30 WAS12:31 ORD2h 14m connection14:45 ORD15:42 RSTAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
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WAS Minneapolis (MSP) RST
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · 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
- 1,404 km872 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 28mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hRochester vs Washington
- Currency in Rochester
- USD
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → RST
Flights from Washington to Rochester: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Washington 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 Washington to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,404 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington 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 Washington and Rochester?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST).
What is the time difference between Washington and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour behind Washington.





