Helsinki (Vantaa) to Rochester (HEL–ROC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between HEL and ROC. Nearest airports to HEL with scheduled service: Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, 63 mi) · Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP, 88 mi) · Turku Airport (TKU, 93 mi)
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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 2 hubs
JFK New York 13h 24m AY AFAMAT New York (JFK) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 13h 52m AY AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
323
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
HEL → ROC
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
ROC → HEL
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ROC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Rochester is 7 hours behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · ROC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 11:00 AM in Rochester.
Visa & Entry

Finland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Finnish passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days for tourism or business by obtaining an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before departure. The ESTA costs $21 and is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Apply at least 72 hours before departure.

You must hold an e-passport (biometric chip). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Travelers who have visited Iraq, Syria, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, or Cuba after March 2011 may be ineligible and need a B1/B2 visa instead.

HEL–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Rochester route.
Route details
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: ROC
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to ROC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy and Chicago O'Hare.
Rochester is 7 hours behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
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 John F. Kennedy and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.