Tampa to Rochester (TPA–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,232 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind 12 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and RST, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to RST.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
162
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
TPA → RST
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Return
RST → TPA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric TPA→RST PIE→RST PGD→RST
Distance from TPA 10 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 3h 2h 57m 3h 21m
Departure OTP 39%
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rochester is 1 hour behind Tampa.
TPA: EDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
1,232 mi / 1,982 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.
Getting to TPA

No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.

TPA–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance1,232 mi / 1,982 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Rochester International Airport take approximately 3h. The route covers 1,232 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TPA to RST.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, PBI, MCO, IAD, BHM, RIC, FLL, STL, HOU, YYZ, MSP and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, PGD and MCO. 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 TPA to RST

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to RST ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,232 miles (1,982 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Punta Gorda (PGD) and Orlando (MCO).