Travelling from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Los Angeles three hours behind Rochester.
Your ROC to LAX flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like October, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rochester Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ROC and LAX:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rochester Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is $128. A return fare right now is $286. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ROC to LAX if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Rochester Airport to Los Angeles International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Rochester Airport (ROC)
You'll find ROC at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rochester Airport, 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Rochester to Rochester Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ROC? If you're catching an early flight from Rochester Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're arriving on a late Rochester Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near LAX:
Pick up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The address for LAX is One World Way.
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rochester Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Los Angeles in March.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Rochester Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ROC to LAX in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
San Jose is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without experiencing Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.