How to get from Rochester to Boston: connecting flights, about 5h 46m total

Flights from Rochester to Boston

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via New York: 5h 46m
two tickets, via New York: $178
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 337 mi (542 km)

fastest

Via New York

5h 46m

with the connection

Rochester to New York flight 1h 29m

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

New York to Boston flight 1h 17m

two ticketsfrom $178

Via Philadelphia

6h 1m

with the connection

Rochester to Philadelphia flight 1h 32m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to Boston flight 1h 29m

two ticketsfrom $523

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 Rochester to cities closest to Boston

Rochester to New York New York: 190 mi (306 km) from Boston, flight 1h 29m from $97 Rochester to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 270 mi (435 km) from Boston, flight 1h 32m from $316 Rochester to Washington Washington: 394 mi (634 km) from Boston, flight 1h 31m Rochester to Charlotte Charlotte: 720 mi (1,159 km) from Boston, flight 2h 12m Rochester to New Orleans New Orleans: 1,358 mi (2,186 km) from Boston, flight 5h 8m Rochester to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 2,369 mi (3,813 km) from Boston, flight 5h 15m from $169

To Boston from cities closest to Rochester

Buffalo to Boston Buffalo: 66 mi (107 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 34m from $86 Syracuse to Boston Syracuse: 74 mi (119 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 25m from $81 Toronto to Boston Toronto: 95 mi (153 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 41m from $154 Pittsburgh to Boston Pittsburgh: 224 mi (361 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 45m from $173 New York to Boston New York: 251 mi (404 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 17m from $102 Philadelphia to Boston Philadelphia: 255 mi (411 km) from Rochester, flight 1h 29m from $91

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Rochester to Boston?

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 Rochester to Boston?

Via New York: 1h 29m to the connection, 1h 17m after it, about 5h 46m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $178. 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 Rochester and Boston?

New York (5h 46m total) and Philadelphia (6h 1m total).

How far is Boston from Rochester?

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.