Detroit to Rochester (DTW–ROC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL4093
DL Delta
CR9
7:59 AM
EDT TM
9:18 AM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5100
DL Delta
CR9
10:05 AM
EDT TM
11:23 AM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5211
DL Delta
CR9
2:24 PM
EDT TM
3:42 PM
EDT
1h 18m
M T W T F S S
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DL4081
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT TM
7:26 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3986
AM Aeromexi
319
6:10 AM
EDT TM
7:42 AM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
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DL5167
DL Delta
CR9
6:15 AM
EDT
7:43 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4093
DL Delta
CR9
10:09 AM
EDT TM
11:30 AM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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DL5100
DL Delta
CR9
12:03 PM
EDT
1:26 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AF2247
AF Air France
CR9
12:03 PM
EDT
1:26 PM
EDT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
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DL5261
DL Delta
CR9
5:48 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AF2513
AF Air France
CR9
5:48 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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DL5313
DL Delta
CR9
5:53 PM
EDT TM
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to Rochester
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 295 mi 1h 18m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

DTW–ROC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 295 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–ROC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 20 CR9 1h18-1h19 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (20 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to ROC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
62
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,522
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
DTW → ROC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ROC → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → ROC delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
295 mi / 475 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m to 1h 19m.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance295 mi / 475 km
Flight time1h 18m to 1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 62 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: ROC
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to ROC flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport take approximately 1h 18m to 1h 19m. The route covers 295 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from DTW to ROC. The return direction has about 62 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, IND, ALB, MSN, MSP, MYR, NAS, SLC, LAS, LGA, IAD, BWI, CVG, PHL, EWR, FLL, JFK, ORD, BNA, BOS, ATL, DCA, RDU, CLT, MDW, MCO, CHS, TPA, RSW, MIA and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ROC to DTW 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 DTW to ROC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DTW to ROC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to ROC ranges from 1 hours 18 minutes to 1 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 295 miles (475 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 82 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.