How to find cheap flights to Rochester International Airport (RST)
Currently, AED 3,284 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Rochester International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to RST for AED 5,425.
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Avoid leaving things to the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Rochester, where Rochester International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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Best time to go to Rochester
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Rochester in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to RST.
August is the most popular month for flights to RST. It's an ideal time to experience Rochester at its liveliest.
The quietest time of the year to go is January. Lock in your plane tickets to Rochester then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
With averages of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF), July is when Rochester is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -19ºC (-2ºF) to -1ºC (30ºF).
September often brings more sun than cloud. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Rochester.
June has the wettest weather. You can expect around ten days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Flying to Rochester International Airport (RST): What you need to know
Fly to Rochester without any layovers. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Rochester International Airport:
Think about booking your RST plane ticket with American Airlines. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 83% of flights to this hub arriving on time.
RST is located in the UTC-6 timezone.
Slip into bed shortly after your flight to RST. Choose any of these hotels close to Rochester International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Flights taking off from Rochester International Airport arrive as planned 73% of the time. This measure reflects the airport's reliability when it comes to punctuality.
Getting to central Rochester from Rochester International Airport (RST)
The distance from RST to central Rochester is about 11 kilometers.
You'll reach the center in around 10 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to RST.
Expect the journey to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
Rochester comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Rochester highlights
These leading sights should feature on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Rochester:
Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist: Around 2 kilometers northeast of the city center, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
The Plummer Building - Mayo Clinic Historical Suite: This will also make the highlight reel of your vacation. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometers northeast of the heart of Rochester.
How to get to Lakeville from Rochester International Airport (RST)
Headed for the nearby city of Lakeville? It's around 105 kilometers from RST.
Traveling from Rochester International Airport (RST) to Apple Valley
Apple Valley is about 105 kilometers from Rochester International Airport if you're going in that direction.
Explore more of the United States
Up for more adventures? Minneapolis offers a fresh angle on your visit to the United States. It's about 137 kilometers northwest of Rochester and features Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Art and Minnehaha Regional Park. The most convenient airport for this city is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
Another city in the United States that has plenty of appeal is Saint Paul. From Rochester, it's around 121 kilometers north and features highlights like Cathedral of St. Paul and Como Park. Find time for Ordway Center for the Performing Arts too.
Say yes to more adventures in Madison. Roughly 274 kilometers east of Rochester, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Chazen Museum of Art and Madison Museum of Contemporary Art are a big part of the experience.
