Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Rochester International Airport (RST): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BUF to RST flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester International Airport. O'Hare International Airport is a top stopover on the BUF to RST route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Rochester International Airport (RST)
Right now, $359 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $474. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BUF to RST if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester International Airport.
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Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Buffalo Niagara International Airport, data shows 75.46% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BUF? If you're catching an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Rochester International Airport (RST)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester International Airport flight. AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester and America's Stay Inn Stewartville are good choices near RST.
Pick up a Rochester International Airport rental car and explore Rochester and beyond with your own set of wheels. Enterprise, Budget and Avis are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserve your ride from Rochester International Airport at least a few weeks before your departure to get the lowest price. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Rochester International Airport (RST) to central Rochester
RST is located at 7600 Helgerson Drive Southwest.
Rochester International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Rochester. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Rochester International Airport (RST)
June is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Rochester in February.
Lock in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Rochester during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUF to RST in January. Average temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Rochester, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey about 467 kilometres south-east to Chicago to check off its must-visit sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, consider Milwaukee, about 386 kilometres east of Rochester. Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum are highlights.
