Rochester to Charlotte (RST–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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859 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 6 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 18m AFDLKE AAAFBA Minneapolis (MSP) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 4h 29m AABAUA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
DCA Washington ~5h 40m AAASBA Washington (DCA) to Charlotte flights
BTR Baton Rouge ~5h 50m CE AA Baton Rouge (BTR) to Charlotte flights
YYC Calgary ~8h 44m AA Calgary (YYC) to Charlotte flights
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Rochester to Charlotte
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
859 mi 1h 36m nonstop +1h ahead

RST–CLT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to CLT.
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
229
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 → CLT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
CLT → RST
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric RST→CLT MSP→CLT CID→CLT
Distance from RST 76 mi 145 mi
Nonstop airlines 11 1
Weekly flights 114 7
Flight time 1h 36m 2h 2h 21m
Airports within 200 miles of RST with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 7:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
859 mi / 1,382 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 36m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

RST–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance859 mi / 1,382 km
Flight time1h 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RST to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Rochester International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 859 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Charlotte is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Yes, return flights from CLT to RST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 CLT

Rochester International Airport (RST) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RST to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RST to CLT is about 1 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 859 miles (1,382 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).