Rochester to Phoenix (RST–PHX) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 5h 12m AFDLKE AAAFAM Minneapolis (MSP) to Phoenix flights
ORD Chicago 6h 11m AABAUA AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Phoenix flights
YYC Calgary ~7h 12m WS Calgary (YYC) to Phoenix flights
ATL Atlanta ~7h 44m AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Phoenix flights
DCA Washington ~8h 54m AA Washington (DCA) to Phoenix flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rochester to Phoenix
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between RST and PHX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to PHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
169
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 → PHX
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
PHX → RST
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Other ways to reach Phoenix from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Metric RST→PHX MSP→PHX DBQ→PHX
Distance from RST 76 mi 138 mi
Nonstop airlines 14 2
Weekly flights 129
Airports within 200 miles of RST with service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Phoenix is 2 hours behind Rochester.
RST: CDT · PHX: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 4:00 PM in Phoenix.
Getting from PHX

PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.

Phoenix Climate

Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.

Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.

RST–PHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Phoenix route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
Destination: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RST to PHX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Phoenix is 2 hours behind Rochester.
Yes, return flights from PHX to RST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSP, DBQ 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.

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), Dubuque (DBQ) and Cedar Rapids (CID).