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

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Dulles to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 850 mi 2h 5m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and RST, connecting options are available through 20 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
MDW ~3h 58m RIC ~4h 55m FCM ~4h 57m YYZ ~5h 3m FSD ~5h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
220
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
IAD → RST
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
RST → IAD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rochester from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric IAD→RST RIC→RST
Distance from IAD – 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 75% –
Richmond (RIC) to Rochester flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Rochester International Airport.
Know before you go

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).

Facts

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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
FAQ

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.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to RST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, RIC, FCM, YYZ, FSD, BHM, PIE, STL, PWA, HOU, TPA, MCO, PGD, PBI, FLL, BUR, SNA, MSP, KEF and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Nearby alternatives include 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 ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 850 miles (1,368 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 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 Richmond (RIC).