Cheap Flights from ORD to ROC: When to Fly from Chicago to Rochester

 

The cheapest times to fly from ORD to ROC are

• January 1st to March 25th (except the weeks of February 5th, February 19th, and March 12th)
• April 9th to May 6th (except the week of April 16th)
• August 13th to November 18th (except the weeks of October 1st and October 8th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ORD to ROC is late January. Prices can be as high as $621 for Friday flights during late July, or as low as $189 for Tuesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Rochester

Flying from Chicago, IL (ORD) to Rochester, NY (ROC) will usually cost between $207 to $319 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $211. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $328. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $118 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $232 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ORD to ROC flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ORD to ROC route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ORD to ROC flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Chicago. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.27, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $39 (15%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $224. Return trip prices are from the ROC to ORD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ORD to ROC can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 56 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ORD to ROC? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Emirates, JetBlue, Qatar Airways, SAS, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Greater Rochester International Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 527 miles or 848 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ORD to ROC?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ORD to ROC flight is about 1 hour 56 minutes.

How many flights go between Chicago, IL and Rochester, NY?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 56 available flights from ORD to ROC.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ORD to ROC tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 27% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 15% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave ROC heading for ORD about 14 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Rochester, NY is about 15 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• SkyWest: 15 minutes late
• United: 13 minutes late
• Envoy: 15 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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