Rochester to Atlanta (RST–ATL) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 15m AFDLKE AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Atlanta flights
ORD Chicago 4h 30m AABAUA AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta flights
BTR Baton Rouge ~5h 14m CE AFAMDL Baton Rouge (BTR) to Atlanta flights
DCA Washington ~5h 51m AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Atlanta flights
YYC Calgary ~8h 27m WS Calgary (YYC) to Atlanta flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 49m Bullhead City (IFP) to Atlanta flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rochester to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 831 mi 1h 42m nonstop +1h ahead

RST–ATL had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in February 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 831 miles in 1h 42m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RST–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
274
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
RST → ATL
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
ATL → RST
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric RST→ATL MSP→ATL CID→ATL
Distance from RST 76 mi 145 mi
Nonstop airlines 11 6
Weekly flights 237 42
Flight time 1h 42m 2h 1h 46m
Airports within 200 miles of RST with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
RST: CDT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
831 mi / 1,338 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 42m gate to gate.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

RST–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance831 mi / 1,338 km
Flight time1h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RST to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Rochester International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take about 1h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 831 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RST to ATL: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 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 February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Nearby alternatives include MSP and CID. 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 RST to ATL

Rochester International Airport (RST) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in February 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.

RST to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RST to ATL is about 1 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 831 miles (1,338 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 Minneapolis (MSP) and Cedar Rapids (CID).