Orlando to Rochester (MCO–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCO Airport Page →
1,236 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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
MSP Minneapolis 5h 4m AFDLLA AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 5h 22m AAACAS AAOOQR Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,236 mi 3h 21m nonstop -1h behind

MCO–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 MCO to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
196
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
MCO → RST
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Return
RST → MCO
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric MCO→RST VRB→RST TPA→RST
Distance from MCO 76 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 21m 2h 44m 3h 15m
Departure OTP 47%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rochester is 1 hour behind Orlando.
MCO: EDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
1,236 mi / 1,989 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 21m gate to gate.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

MCO–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance1,236 mi / 1,989 km
Flight time3h 21m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 3h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 1,236 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 Orlando.
Nearby alternatives include VRB, TPA and PIE. 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 MCO to RST

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MCO to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to RST is about 3 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,236 miles (1,989 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 Vero Beach (VRB), Tampa (TPA) and Pinellas Park (PIE).