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 Rochester International Airport (RST), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,034 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester International Airport (regional) | RST | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,034 ft | 1,317 ft |
| La Crosse Regional Airport (regional) | LSE | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,742 ft | 655 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,034 ft, RST handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 1,317 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 Toronto | Canada | 1,047 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Rochester to Chicago | United States | 461 km (286 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Rochester to Montréal | Canada | 1,496 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Rochester to Philadelphia | United States | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Rochester to Dallas | United States | 1,305 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Rochester to Ottawa | Canada | 1,332 km (828 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Rochester to Fort Worth | United States | 1,325 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Rochester to Columbus | United States | 903 km (561 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Rochester to Charlotte | United States | 1,393 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Rochester to Indianapolis | United States | 704 km (438 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Rochester to Winnipeg | Canada | 742 km (461 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Rochester to Denver | United States | 1,139 km (708 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Rochester to Mississauga | Canada | 1,028 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Rochester to Washington | United States | 1,404 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Rochester to Nashville | United States | 998 km (620 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Rochester to Oklahoma City | United States | 1,044 km (649 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Rochester to Brampton | Canada | 1,018 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Rochester to Detroit | United States | 786 km (489 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Rochester to Memphis | United States | 1,008 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Rochester to Louisville | United States | 852 km (529 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Rochester to Baltimore | United States | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Rochester to Hamilton | Canada | 1,018 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Rochester to Shanghai | China | 10,967 km (6,814 mi) | about 14 h 49 min |
| Rochester to Chengdu | China | 11,542 km (7,172 mi) | about 15 h 33 min |
| Rochester to Beijing | China | 10,245 km (6,366 mi) | about 13 h 53 min |
| Rochester to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,899 km (5,529 mi) | about 12 h 10 min |
| Rochester to Tianjin | China | 10,301 km (6,401 mi) | about 13 h 57 min |
| Rochester to Wuhan | China | 11,286 km (7,013 mi) | about 15 h 13 min |
| Rochester to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,505 km (7,149 mi) | about 15 h 30 min |
| Rochester to Xi’an | China | 11,045 km (6,863 mi) | about 14 h 55 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?
Rochester International Airport (RST) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). The others, LSE, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is RST from Rochester city centre?
13 km (8 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.