Rochester to Dulles (ROC–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ROC–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 289 miles in approximately 1h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, OS, SN | 53 | CR5, CR7, E7W, ERJ | 1h21-1h27 | Star Alliance | AV, CM, OS, SN |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dulles from Rochester
| Metric | ROC→IAD | BUF→IAD | IAG→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ROC | – | 55 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 95 | 92 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 22m | 0h 44m | 0h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ROC: EDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
ROC–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ROC to IAD
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 95 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ROC to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ROC to IAD is about 1 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 289 miles (465 km). There are approximately 95 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 186 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty, LaGuardia and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Buffalo (BUF), Niagara Falls (IAG) and Ithaca (ITH).