Albuquerque to Rochester (ABQ–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 6h 18m AAACAY → AA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 58m AFDLKE → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
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Albuquerque to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
968 mi 2h 12m nonstop +1h ahead

ABQ–RST has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Rochester (RST) Rochester to Albuquerque flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
ORD ~6h 18m MSP ~10h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
47
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → RST
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
RST → ABQ
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 7:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
968 mi / 1,558 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m gate to gate.
Facts

ABQ–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance968 mi / 1,558 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Rochester International Airport take about 2h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 968 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RST and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABQ to RST

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ABQ to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to RST is about 2 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 968 miles (1,558 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.