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

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859 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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
ORD Chicago 4h 35m AAACAS → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 30m AAAFBA → DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
IND Indianapolis ~5h 25m AADL → Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~5h 26m AAASBA → Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
YYC Calgary ~8h 42m AA → CNK Calgary (YYC) to Rochester flights
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Charlotte to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
859 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ORD ~4h 35m IND ~5h 25m DCA ~5h 26m MSP ~5h 30m YYC ~8h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
232
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
CLT → RST
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
RST → CLT
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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).

Facts

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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 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 CLT to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 859 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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.
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 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 is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 859 miles (1,382 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.