Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Rochester Airport (ROC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Rochester Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
To ensure you get on your RDU to ROC flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Breeze Airways is your ticket to exploring Rochester (and maybe even some other great corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Rochester Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Breeze Airways.
With an impressive 87.5% of services landing on schedule, Avelo Airlines has the best on-time performance for RDU to ROC flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Rochester Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RDU and ROC:
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Rochester Airport (ROC)
Right now, £44 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Rochester Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £74. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from RDU to ROC, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Rochester Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RDU to ROC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Rochester Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to Raleigh / Durham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kms (11 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Rochester Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Rochester Airport (ROC)
Book a hotel near ROC if you're catching a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Rochester Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Rochester Airport rental car and explore Rochester and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Rochester Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Rochester Airport (ROC)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Rochester Airport. October is the busiest month to visit Rochester. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Rochester Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Rochester, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to ROC sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Rochester. Around 402 kms (250 miles) away to the south-east, its best attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another side of the United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 418 kms (260 miles) south-east of Rochester. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.
