Flights to Rochester
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Rochester is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,001 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | ROC | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,001 ft | 559 ft |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | 94 km (58 mi) | 8,829 ft | 728 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 8,001 ft, ROC handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 559 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Rochester
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester to New York City | United States | 403 km (251 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Rochester to Toronto | Canada | 157 km (97 mi) | about 57 min |
| Rochester to Brooklyn | United States | 412 km (256 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Rochester to Chicago | United States | 835 km (519 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Rochester to Queens | United States | 416 km (259 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Rochester to Montréal | Canada | 414 km (257 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Rochester to Philadelphia | United States | 410 km (255 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Rochester to Manhattan | United States | 401 km (249 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Rochester to The Bronx | United States | 402 km (250 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Rochester to Ottawa | Canada | 294 km (182 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Rochester to Jacksonville | United States | 1,470 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Rochester to Columbus | United States | 571 km (355 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Rochester to Charlotte | United States | 924 km (574 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Rochester to Indianapolis | United States | 805 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Rochester to Mississauga | Canada | 172 km (107 mi) | about 58 min |
| Rochester to Washington | United States | 476 km (296 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Rochester to Nashville | United States | 1,103 km (686 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Rochester to Brampton | Canada | 183 km (114 mi) | about 59 min |
| Rochester to Boston | United States | 542 km (337 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Rochester to Detroit | United States | 453 km (281 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Rochester to Memphis | United States | 1,391 km (864 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Rochester to Louisville | United States | 876 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Rochester to Shanghai | China | 11,519 km (7,158 mi) | about 15 h 31 min |
| Rochester to Chongqing | China | 11,918 km (7,406 mi) | about 16 h 2 min |
| Rochester to Chengdu | China | 11,805 km (7,335 mi) | about 15 h 53 min |
| Rochester to Beijing | China | 10,672 km (6,631 mi) | about 14 h 26 min |
| Rochester to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,120 km (5,046 mi) | about 11 h 10 min |
| Rochester to Tianjin | China | 10,744 km (6,676 mi) | about 14 h 31 min |
| Rochester to Wuhan | China | 11,727 km (7,287 mi) | about 15 h 47 min |
| Rochester to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,230 km (6,978 mi) | about 15 h 9 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Rochester?
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, BUF, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ROC from Rochester city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Rochester on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.