Raleigh/Durham to Rochester (RDU–ROC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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504 mi airlines 6/wk
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MX376
MX Breeze
BCS3
7:00 AM
EDT T1
8:45 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XP684
XP Avelo
738
12:18 PM
EDT T1
1:58 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX854
MX Breeze
BCS3
3:55 PM
EDT T1
5:40 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX855
MX Breeze
BCS3
6:20 PM
EDT
8:05 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Raleigh/Durham to Rochester
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 504 mi 1h 40m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

RDU–ROC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 504 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–ROC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 4 BCS3 1h45 33%
XP Avelo Airlines 2 738 1h40 33%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – XP
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + XP (6 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to ROC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ROC.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,216
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
RDU → ROC
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
100%
Return
ROC → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → ROC delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Metric RDU→ROC USA→ROC
Distance from RDU 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 6 4
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rochester is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · ROC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
504 mi / 811 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

RDU–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance504 mi / 811 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 2 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: ROC
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to ROC flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m. The route covers 504 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from RDU to ROC. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, USA, PIT, CHS, ALB, IND, MMU, DAL, MSP, SLC, LAS, PHL, DCA, BWI, JFK, ATL, IAD, CLT, FLL, MIA, EWR, BOS, LGA, ORD, DTW, BNA, TPA, MDW, MCO, SRQ and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ROC to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include USA. 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 RDU to ROC

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways and Avelo Airlines. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to ROC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ROC ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 504 miles (811 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA).