Rochester to Atlanta (RST–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RST Airport Page →
831 mi airlines 0/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 41 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Nonstop 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 nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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 41 1-stop hubs

RST–ATL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 831 miles in approximately 1h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
278
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.

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 1 11 6
Weekly flights 0 248 28
Flight time 1h 42m 2h 13m 2h 4m
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.
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 connections41 hubs
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 approximately 1h 42m. The route covers 831 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, PWK, IND, DSM, BHM, MKE, MEM, CMH, CLT, BNA, MDW, OKC, GRR, YYZ, RSW, SRQ, HOU, EWR, TPA, DCA, LGA, AUS, YWG, DFW, DAL, PBI, SAT, JAC, MIA, NAS, SLC, YYC, SCF, VNY, LAS, IFP, SAN, KEF, MSP, ORD and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

RST to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RST to ATL ranges from 1 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 831 miles (1,338 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Minneapolis (MSP) and Cedar Rapids (CID).