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Distance to Rochester6.6km
Distance to Batavia44.2km
Most popular destinationLahore

About Rochester Airport

  • The airport connects the wider region, with travellers from nearby Amherst and Cheektowaga also relying on it for flights.

  • Here are some of the most popular airlines at Rochester Airport to consider before you book:

  • Not sure where to head if you're planning a trip out of Rochester? Direct flights from Rochester Airport can take you to some standout places, including:

    • New York

    • Chicago

    • Washington DC

    • Philadelphia

    • Detroit

  • April, July, and October are the busiest months at Rochester Greater International Airport. April draws visitors as spring arrives across upstate New York, July brings summer leisure travel, and October sees strong arrivals as fall foliage peaks across the region.

  • January, February, and March are the quietest months at Rochester Greater International Airport. Deep winter across upstate New York keeps demand low, with cold conditions and limited leisure appeal following the holiday season tempering arrivals through these three months.

How to get from Rochester Airport to Rochester

  • You can travel to the centre of Rochester by bus from the airport. The RTS Route 24 takes around 25 minutes to arrive at a central hub like Transit Centre.

  • Get dropped off right where you want to be by booking a rideshare service with Uber or Lyft.

  • How long it takes to drive from Rochester Airport to Rochester depends on traffic conditions, but on average it's around 15 minutes.

  • Getting from Rochester Airport into the city is straightforward — taxis and rideshares like Uber are available outside the terminal, and the Regional Transit Service (RTS) operates bus connections into downtown Rochester.

How to get to Rochester Airport from Rochester

  • Buses run from the city to the airport. The RTS Route 24 departs from major stops like Transit Centre and takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • The drive from the centre of Rochester to the airport takes around 10 minutes.

  • Taxis and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are the most popular ways to get to Greater Rochester International Airport from the city. Public bus service via the Regional Transit Service also connects Rochester to the airport, though schedules are worth checking in advance.

Rochester Airport facilities

  • Rochester Airport has a single terminal.

Where to stay near Rochester Airport

Car rental options near Rochester Airport

  • Flying into Rochester to begin your trip? Pick up a car rental at Rochester Airport and get your adventure started sooner.

  • Hertz, Dollar and Budget are among the most popular suppliers. You'll find vehicle types for different plans, from short city hops to longer road trips.

Rochester Airport FAQs

Yes, United operates to and from both Rochester Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, American Airlines operates to and from both Rochester Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Delta operates to and from both Rochester Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Currently, there don’t seem to be any car hire pick-up points near to Rochester Airport’s Arrivals or Departures.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Rochester Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Rochester Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Rochester Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Rochester Airport’s departure lounge.

Staybridge Suites Rochester University by IHG is the highest-rated hotel near Rochester Airport, just 3.0km away. Other great hotels nearby include Fairfield Inn Rochester Airport (1.0km from the airport), and Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University and Medical Center (4.2km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Rochester Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Rochester Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Rochester Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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