Flights from Los Angeles to Rochester
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Las Vegas
- 8h 30m
- two tickets, via New York
- $213
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,258 mi (3,634 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
8h 30m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $279
Via Washington
9h 28m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Washington
flight 5h
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Rochester: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Rochester
flight 1h 28m
Via Charlotte
9h 34m
with the connection
Via Philadelphia
9h 40m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Philadelphia
flight 5h 9m
Connection of about 3h
Philadelphia to Rochester
flight 1h 31m
two ticketsfrom $402
Via New York
9h 56m
with the connection
Los Angeles to New York
flight 5h 23m
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 $213
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 Los Angeles to cities closest to Rochester
Los Angeles to Buffalo
Buffalo: 66 mi (107 km) from Rochester, flight 4h 48m
from $157
Los Angeles to Toronto
Toronto: 95 mi (153 km) from Rochester, flight 4h 46m
from $133
Los Angeles to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: 224 mi (361 km) from Rochester, flight 4h 48m
from $263
Los Angeles to Cleveland
Cleveland: 238 mi (383 km) from Rochester, flight 4h 33m
from $212
Los Angeles to Burlington
Burlington: 240 mi (386 km) from Rochester, flight 8h 15m
Los Angeles to New York
New York: 251 mi (404 km) from Rochester, flight 5h 23m
from $128
To Rochester from cities closest to Los Angeles
Las Vegas to Rochester
Las Vegas: 229 mi (368 km) from Los Angeles, flight 4h 20m
from $260
New Orleans to Rochester
New Orleans: 1,670 mi (2,687 km) from Los Angeles, flight 4h 42m
Charlotte to Rochester
Charlotte: 2,115 mi (3,404 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 51m
Washington to Rochester
Washington: 2,294 mi (3,692 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 28m
Philadelphia to Rochester
Philadelphia: 2,389 mi (3,844 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 31m
from $171
New York to Rochester
New York: 2,446 mi (3,936 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 33m
from $77
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Rochester?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Las Vegas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Los Angeles to Rochester?
Via Las Vegas: 1h 10m to the connection, 4h 20m after it, about 8h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Rochester with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $213. 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 Los Angeles and Rochester?
Las Vegas (8h 30m total), Washington (9h 28m total), Charlotte (9h 34m total), Philadelphia (9h 40m total) and New York (9h 56m total).
How far is Rochester from Los Angeles?
2,258 mi (3,634 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.