Indianapolis to Rochester (IND–RST) — 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 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 40m AAACAS → AAOOQR Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 51m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 431 mi 1h 38m nonstop -1h behind

IND–RST had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 431 miles in 1h 38m.

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All flights from Rochester (RST) Rochester to Indianapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IND–RST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CSJ CSJ 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CSJ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
ORD ~3h 40m MSP ~3h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
77
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
IND → RST
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RST → IND
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rochester from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric IND→RST CVG→RST DAY→RST
Distance from IND – 98 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 1h 38m 1h 21m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Rochester flights · Dayton (DAY) to Rochester flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND 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 Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
431 mi / 694 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m gate to gate.
Facts

IND–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance431 mi / 694 km
Flight time1h 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
Destination: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IND to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 1h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 431 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IND to RST. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 38m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from RST to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG and DAY. 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 IND to RST

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Rochester International Airport (RST) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IND to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to RST is about 1 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 431 miles (694 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Dayton (DAY).