Flying from Toronto to Rochester International Airport (RST): What you need to know
Rochester is one hour behind Toronto. Rochester International Airport is located in Rochester, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Toronto to RST, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Rochester International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
64% of flights that depart Toronto Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to RST flight, stay in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From central Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Toronto to Rochester International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rating of YHM is 71%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Rochester International Airport (RST)
Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late flight from Toronto to Rochester International Airport. AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester and America's Stay Inn Stewartville are great options near RST.
You'll find RST at 7600 Helgerson Drive Southwest.
Getting from Rochester International Airport (RST) to central Rochester
Rochester International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Rochester. It takes around 10 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Rochester International Airport (RST)
Right now, $371 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Rochester International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $663. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Toronto to RST if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Rochester International Airport (RST)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Rochester International Airport (RST). April is the peak month for travel to Rochester. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in October.
When booking your Toronto to RST plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Rochester, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Rochester International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Rochester
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rochester right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Toronto to Rochester International Airport:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Rochester when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park followed by Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jr Park and Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Rochester, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 137 kilometres northwest to Minneapolis to check off its top attractions. From Walker Art Centre to Minneapolis Institute of Art and Minnehaha Regional Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, consider Saint Paul, about 121 kilometres north of Rochester. Cathedral of St. Paul, Como Park and Ordway Centre for the Performing Arts are among its highlights.
