Charlotte to Rochester (CLT–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Charlotte to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 859 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CLT and RST, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
310
Candidates
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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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
859 mi / 1,382 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance859 mi / 1,382 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Rochester International Airport take approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 859 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CLT to RST. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, MKE, TYS, BHM, CLE, OMA, FCM, RIC, IAD, FSD, TUL, DCA, IND, YYZ, BNA, STL, LGA, SAT, AUS, HOU, PIE, YOW, FXE, TPA, MCO, FLL, PBI, SAV, PWA, YYC, PHX, SNA, MSP and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from RST to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 CLT to RST

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLT to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to RST ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 859 miles (1,382 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.