How to get from Boston to Rochester: connecting flights, about 6h total

Flights from Boston to Rochester

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via New York: 6h
two tickets, via New York: $160
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 337 mi (542 km)

fastest

Via New York

with the connection

Boston to New York flight 1h 27m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Rochester: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.

New York to Rochester flight 1h 33m

two ticketsfrom $160

Via Philadelphia

6h 10m

with the connection

Boston to Philadelphia flight 1h 39m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to Rochester flight 1h 31m

two ticketsfrom $262

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Boston to cities closest to Rochester

Boston to Buffalo Buffalo: 66 mi (107 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 45m from $90 Boston to Syracuse Syracuse: 74 mi (119 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 26m from $81 Boston to Toronto Toronto: 95 mi (153 km) from Rochester, flight 2h 1m from $115 Boston to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh: 224 mi (361 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 59m from $210 Boston to Cleveland Cleveland: 238 mi (383 km) from Rochester, flight 2h 12m Boston to New York New York: 251 mi (404 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 27m from $83

To Rochester from cities closest to Boston

New York to Rochester New York: 190 mi (306 km) from Boston, flight 1h 33m from $77 Philadelphia to Rochester Philadelphia: 270 mi (435 km) from Boston, flight 1h 31m from $171 Washington to Rochester Washington: 394 mi (634 km) from Boston, flight 1h 28m Charlotte to Rochester Charlotte: 720 mi (1,159 km) from Boston, flight 1h 51m New Orleans to Rochester New Orleans: 1,358 mi (2,186 km) from Boston, flight 4h 42m Las Vegas to Rochester Las Vegas: 2,369 mi (3,813 km) from Boston, flight 4h 20m from $260

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Boston to Rochester?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via New York.

What is the fastest way to fly from Boston to Rochester?

Via New York: 1h 27m to the connection, 1h 33m after it, about 6h in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Boston to Rochester with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $160. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Boston and Rochester?

New York (6h total) and Philadelphia (6h 10m total).

How far is Rochester from Boston?

337 mi (542 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.