Flying from Philadelphia to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Philadelphia's main airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) or Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Explore your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) leaving from either of these.
The average duration of a direct Philadelphia to Greater Rochester International Airport flight is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Rochester (where Greater Rochester International Airport is located) and Philadelphia share the UTC-4 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
With 23 direct flights a week between the two airports, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is the most popular route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 10:20am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last departure from PHL to ROC is with American Airlines at 9:30pm.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to ROC.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Get there in one go from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) can be booked from here.
American Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Philadelphia to Greater Rochester International Airport leaving from PHL.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between PHL and ROC is American Airlines.
With a dependable 83.13% of services arriving on schedule, American Airlines ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
Travelling from central Philadelphia to PHL takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, 78.93% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
You can get to TTN from central Philadelphia in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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The majority of flights that depart Trenton-Mercer Airport make it to their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82.45%.
TTN is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
Have a late flight from Philadelphia to Greater Rochester International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near ROC and turn out the lights sooner:
Pick up a Greater Rochester International Airport rental car and discover Rochester and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Dollar and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Philadelphia to Greater Rochester International Airport flight.
You'll find ROC at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
Getting from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to central Rochester
Greater Rochester International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Rochester. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
P12,524 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Greater Rochester International Airport. A return flight starts from P21,566. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Philadelphia to ROC.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Philadelphia to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). August is when most people travel to Rochester. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
Book a Philadelphia to ROC plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rochester to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Greater Rochester International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Rochester
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Rochester right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Greater Rochester International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. George Eastman Museum, Strong National Museum Of Play and Strasenburgh Planetarium are must-do's during your Rochester adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Buffalo is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rochester. Around 105 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn.
Around 121 kilometres east of Rochester, Syracuse is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, MOST (Museum of Science and Technology) and Armoury Square.
