Rochester to Dallas-Fort Worth (RST–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RST Airport Page →
799 mi airlines charter/private
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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 27m AFDLKE AAAFAM Minneapolis (MSP) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago 5h 10m AABAUA AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
BTR Baton Rouge ~5h 16m CE AAASBA Baton Rouge (BTR) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ATL Atlanta ~6h 8m AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DCA Washington ~7h 30m AAAYCX Washington (DCA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
YYC Calgary ~7h 49m AAAYBA Calgary (YYC) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
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Rochester to Dallas-Fort Worth
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
799 mi 2h 6m nonstop

RST–DFW 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 DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
282
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 → DFW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
DFW → RST
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric RST→DFW LSE→DFW MSP→DFW
Distance from RST 62 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 18
Weekly flights 265
Flight time 2h 6m 2h 2h 21m
Airports within 200 miles of RST with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 0 hours the same as Rochester.
RST: CDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
799 mi / 1,286 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m gate to gate.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

RST–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance799 mi / 1,286 km
Flight time2h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RST to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Rochester International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take about 2h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 799 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Nearby alternatives include LSE, MSP and DBQ. 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 DFW

Rochester International Airport (RST) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RST to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RST to DFW is about 2 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 799 miles (1,286 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 La Crosse (LSE), Minneapolis (MSP) and Dubuque (DBQ).