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

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850 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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
MSP Minneapolis 4h 37m AFAMCM DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 4h 43m ACAVAZ AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~4h 38m AA Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
IND Indianapolis ~5h 35m AVCMET Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester flights
YYC Calgary ~8h 39m ACPRESK CNK Calgary (YYC) to Rochester flights
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Dulles to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
850 mi 2h 5m nonstop -1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
205
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
IAD → RST
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
RST → IAD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric IAD→RST DCA→RST BWI→RST
Distance from IAD 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 25m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 63%
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 gate to gate.
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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 850 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from RST to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, BWI and RIC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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 is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 850 miles (1,368 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).