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Flights from Zurich to Rochester
There are no direct flights from Zurich to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 12h 19m door to door (58 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 42m
Zurich to Rochester at a glance
Fastest journey11h 42mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Zurich 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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ZRH Chicago (ORD) ROC
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air
Mon10:00 ZRH12:34 ORD1h 26m connection14:00 ORD16:19 ROCSWISS + United Airlines
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ZRH Atlanta (ATL) ROC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Wed10:15 ZRH14:25 ATL0h 50m connection15:15 ATL17:05 ROCDelta Air Lines
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ZRH Washington (IAD) ROC
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines, CommutAir, Mesa Airlines
Mon12:00 ZRH15:15 IAD2h 45m connection18:00 IAD19:10 ROCUnited Airlines + CommutAir
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ZRH Philadelphia (PHL) ROC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat11:45 ZRH14:15 PHL3h 45m connection18:00 PHL18:56 ROCAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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ZRH New York (JFK) ROC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SWISS · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
Sun14:30 ZRH17:28 JFK3h 32m connection21:00 JFK22:12 ROCDelta Air Lines + JetBlue Airways
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
- 6,401 km3,975 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 42mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -6hRochester vs Zurich
- Currency in Rochester
- USD
- Airports
- ZRH → ROC
Flights from Zurich to Rochester: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Rochester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Washington. 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 Zurich to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,401 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Washington (IAD) and Philadelphia (PHL). SWISS flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Rochester?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Rochester?
Rochester is 6 hours behind Zurich.





