Western New York's main airport, 6 km southwest of downtown Rochester
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International sits about 6 km southwest of downtown Rochester and is the main commercial airport for western New York's Finger Lakes region. American, Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue, Frontier and Breeze all operate scheduled service. Routes focus on East Coast and Midwest hubs — New York, Washington, Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia — plus seasonal Florida leisure additions.
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Airlines flying from Rochester (ROC)
Major carriers: American, Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue.
Low-cost carriers: Southwest, Frontier, Breeze Airways.
Popular destinations from Rochester (ROC)
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest month to fly from Rochester?
Late January, February and early September are reliably the softest fare months at ROC, with another smaller dip in early November. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap pinpoints the exact cheapest week per route — often well below the summer and holiday peaks.
Which airlines fly out of ROC?
American, Delta, United, Southwest, JetBlue, Frontier and Breeze all operate scheduled service. Routes focus on East Coast and Midwest hubs with seasonal Florida additions. Flightmussy compares every airline in one no-signup search and surfaces LCC fares often hidden by other tools.
How far is Rochester Airport from downtown?
ROC sits about 6 km southwest of downtown Rochester. The drive takes 10-15 minutes outside rush hour and Regional Transit Service buses link the terminal to downtown. The proximity makes ROC one of the more convenient mid-sized airports in the Northeast.
Are there direct flights from ROC to Florida?
Yes — JetBlue, Southwest, Frontier and the legacy carriers all fly nonstop to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa, with seasonal additions to West Palm Beach and Fort Myers. Flightmussy compares every operator in one search and the 12-month heatmap surfaces the cheapest week.
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