Rochester to Denver (ROC–DEN) — 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
MDW Chicago 5h 16m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Denver flights
DTW Detroit 5h 39m AFAMDL ACAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Denver flights
ORD Chicago 5h 47m AAACAS AAACBA Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 50m WN UAWN Baltimore (BWI) to Denver flights
IAD Dulles 6h 3m AVCMOS AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Denver flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 15m AMDLKE ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Denver flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 16m AAASEI AAACBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Denver flights
EWR Newark 6h 26m UA SNTPUA Newark (EWR) to Denver flights
LGA New York 6h 48m DL DLUAWN New York (LGA) to Denver flights
BOS Boston 6h 51m AABAJL AZB6DL Boston (BOS) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rochester to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ROC to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,469
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
ROC → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DEN → ROC
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ROC delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric ROC→DEN BUF→DEN SYR→DEN
Distance from ROC 55 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2
Weekly flights 23 18
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ROC with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Rochester.
ROC: EDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

ROC–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Denver route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ROC
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ROC to DEN flights.
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 DEN 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.
Denver is 2 hours behind Rochester.
Nearby alternatives include BUF and SYR. 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 Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Buffalo (BUF) and Syracuse (SYR).