How to find cheap flights to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
Rs400,255 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Greater Rochester International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to ROC, the lowest fare is Rs215,190.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Rochester, where Greater Rochester International Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to find a great deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Rochester by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will let you browse fares for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Search for plane tickets to Greater Rochester International Airport that come with a stop. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Rochester
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Rochester is usually May.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to ROC.
August is the most popular month for flights to ROC. Travel then if you're eager to see Rochester at its busiest and best.
April is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Rochester then.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Rochester is warmest in July, with averages of between 15ºC and 28ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -11ºC to 3ºC.
With seven days of rain on average, September is the driest month in Rochester.
The wettest time of year is January. Go then and you'll likely get around 13 days of rainfall.
Flying to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Rochester in a single journey. Take a direct flight to Greater Rochester International Airport with one of these airlines:
Avelo Airlines is the most dependable carrier. Up to 81% of its flights into this hub land without delays, making it a great choice when reserving your ROC plane ticket.
The local timezone at ROC is UTC-4.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to ROC? These hotels near Greater Rochester International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
Start your Rochester adventure sooner by grabbing a car hire in ROC. Hertz, Dollar and Budget are well-known names to choose from here.
Greater Rochester International Airport has an on-time rating of 74%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be useful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Rochester from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
The distance from ROC to central Rochester is about 13 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to ROC.
Catch public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Rochester:
Rochester highlights
Step off your flight to Rochester and go straight to these major attractions:
George Eastman Museum: Located around 3 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Browncroft Rose Garden Park: You'll find this park roughly 5 kilometres east of the centre. Take a little breather and slow things down in this corner of Rochester.
Strasenburgh Planetarium: Hit up this landmark next. Around 2 kilometres south-east of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Rochester experience.
How to get to Amherst from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
Heading for the nearby city of Amherst? It's about 105 kilometres from ROC. It'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
Allow roughly 4 hours 35 minutes if you plan to travel to Amherst on public transport.
Travelling from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Cheektowaga
Cheektowaga is located around 88 kilometres from Greater Rochester International Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 4 hours.
The drive time to Cheektowaga is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
There's loads more to see and do in the United States, starting with Buffalo. Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn are must-sees in this city, which is around 105 kilometres west of Rochester.
Syracuse is another popular destination in the United States and is roughly 121 kilometres east of Rochester. Get right to the good parts at attractions like The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, MOST (Museum of Science and Technology) and Armoury Square.
Let your travels lead you to Amherst. Roughly 97 kilometres west of Rochester, Amherst State Park, Ellicott Creek Watershed Greenway State Parks and Heritage Trails and Dana Heights Park give you plenty of reason to visit.
