Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Rochester Airport (ROC): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your PDX to ROC flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Rochester Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PDX and ROC include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PDX reach their destination without delay.
Portland Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Portland Airport to Rochester Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near PDX:
Arriving at Rochester Airport (ROC)
If you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Rochester Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near ROC:
Pick up a Rochester Airport rental car and discover Rochester and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Dollar and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Rochester Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Rochester Airport (ROC)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Rochester Airport. October is the busiest month to head to Rochester. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Rochester is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Rochester Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to ROC in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Rochester, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel around 402 kilometres south-east to New York to tick off its must-visit sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Rochester, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
