Atlanta to Rochester (ATL–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 5 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 12m AFAMDL DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 4h 35m AAACAF AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
IND Indianapolis ~5h 22m AFAMDL Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~5h 47m AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
YYC Calgary ~8h 30m WS CNK Calgary (YYC) to Rochester flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Atlanta to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ATL and RST, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
279
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → RST
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
RST → ATL
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Atlanta

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric ATL→RST BHM→RST TYS→RST
Distance from ATL 134 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of ATL with service to Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rochester is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

ATL–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Rochester route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to RST flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from RST to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHM and TYS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham (BHM) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).