Los Angeles to Rochester (LAX–ROC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,267 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 6h 25m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Rochester flights
DTW Detroit 6h 28m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 7h 2m 5YAAAC → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 8m NZSQUA → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Rochester flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 11m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Rochester flights
IAD Dulles 7h 18m AACACX → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Rochester flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 27m AACZEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Rochester flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 44m AABAEI → AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Rochester flights
JFK New York 7h 57m AAAFAM → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington 7h 59m AAASDL → AA Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,267 mi 5h 45m nonstop +3h ahead

LAX–ROC had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 2,267 miles in 5h 45m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LAX–ROC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MDW ~6h 25m DTW ~6h 28m ORD ~7h 2m BWI ~7h 8m ATL ~7h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,286
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
LAX → ROC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ROC → LAX
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → ROC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rochester from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Metric LAX→ROC CLD→ROC
Distance from LAX – 86 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 5h 45m 4h 22m
Departure OTP 100% –
Carlsbad (CLD) to Rochester flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Rochester is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · ROC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
2,267 mi / 3,648 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m gate to gate.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance2,267 mi / 3,648 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to ROC flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport take about 5h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,267 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LAX to ROC: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
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 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from ROC to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD. 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 LAX to ROC

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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.

LAX to ROC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to ROC is about 5 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,267 miles (3,648 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD).