Houston to Rochester (IAH–ROC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 4h 52m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Rochester flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 18m AAF9IB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Rochester flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 21m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Rochester flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 22m F9NZUA → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington 5h 24m AAEKNZ → AA Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
IAD Dulles 5h 34m AVAZCA → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 5h 41m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 49m AABAEI → AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Rochester flights
MCO Orlando 6h 3m ADF9NZ → B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Rochester flights
LGA New York 6h 11m AMDLKQ → DL New York (LGA) to Rochester flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAH Routes ROC Routes IAH Live Flights ROC Live Flights IAH Delays ROC Delays
All flights from Rochester (ROC) Rochester to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DTW ~4h 52m CLT ~5h 18m ATL ~5h 21m BWI ~5h 22m DCA ~5h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,467
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
IAH → ROC
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
84%
Return
ROC → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → ROC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rochester from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Metric IAH→ROC AUS→ROC
Distance from IAH – 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 78% –
Austin (AUS) to Rochester flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
IAH: CDT · ROC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Rochester.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Rochester route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: ROC
Full nameFrederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to ROC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ROC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Rochester is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from ROC to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).