Buffalo to Rochester (BUF–ROC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3:00 PM
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3:34 PM
EDT
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BWI Baltimore 3h 18m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Rochester flights
DTW Detroit 3h 37m AFAMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Rochester flights
IAD Dulles 3h 38m AVCMSN AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Rochester flights
BOS Boston 3h 42m AAB6EI AABA Boston (BOS) to Rochester flights
JFK New York 3h 56m AFAMAT AFAMAT New York (JFK) to Rochester flights
EWR Newark 3h 58m CMOSUA CMUA Newark (EWR) to Rochester flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 8m AAASBA AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 4h 47m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
MDW Chicago 4h 50m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Rochester flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 8m AAF9XSR AA Charlotte (CLT) to Rochester flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 55 mi 0h 47m nonstop

BUF–ROC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 55 miles in approximately 0h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUF–ROC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 55% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
429
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
BUF → ROC
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
72%
Return
ROC → BUF
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → ROC delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Metric BUF→ROC YKF→ROC
Distance from BUF 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 0h 47m 0h 43m
Departure OTP 55%
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rochester is 0 hours the same as Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · ROC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
55 mi / 88 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 47m gate to gate.

BUF–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance55 mi / 88 km
Flight time0h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: ROC
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to ROC flights.
Nonstop flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport take about 0h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 55 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BUF to ROC: American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Washington Dulles.
Yes, return flights from ROC to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YKF. 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.

Flights from BUF to ROC

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines.

BUF to ROC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUF to ROC is about 0 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 55 miles (88 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Breslau (YKF).