Dulles to Rochester (IAD–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
850 mi 2h 5m nonstop -1h behind 39 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and RST, connecting options are available through 39 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to RST.
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One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
282
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.

Other ways to reach Rochester from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric IAD→RST DCA→RST RIC→RST
Distance from IAD 23 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 25m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
850 mi / 1,368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance850 mi / 1,368 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rochester International Airport take approximately 2h 5m. The route covers 850 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, TUL, MKE, DCA, FSD, CLE, OMA, BHM, RIC, FCM, YYZ, YOW, TYS, LGA, IND, CLT, BNA, STL, PWA, AUS, SAT, PIE, HOU, PBI, FXE, PGD, TPA, MCO, FLL, SAV, YYC, SJC, PHX, SNA, BUR, MSP, KEF, ORD and LTN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Nearby alternatives include DCA and RIC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to RST

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to RST ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 850 miles (1,368 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA) and Richmond (RIC).