Travelling from Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC): What you need to know
Begin planning your trip by looking up the best departure point for your flight from Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC). Explore the options for leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), two of the city's main airports.
Hop on a direct Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Washington DC and Rochester (where Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you arrive.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) is the most popular route. There are 20 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with American Airlines at 10:29pm. Go for the first DCA to ROC departure with American Airlines at 10am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Washington DC to ROC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Getting away during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
You can jump on a direct flight from Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Book your direct flight from Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport with American Airlines. This leading airline offers services from DCA.
The top choice among passengers flying between DCA and ROC is American Airlines.
With 69.97% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
DCA is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Thinking of flying out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) plane tickets can be booked from here.
You can board a direct flight from Washington DC to ROC with United Airlines. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of IAD.
On the IAD to ROC route, United is the preferred choice of many.
United is the most reliable carrier flying from Washington Dulles International Airport to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport, with 70.8% of its services arriving on schedule.
IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take you 45 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to ROC flight:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
One flight, no fuss. You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport departing from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI).
Southwest Airlines is one reputable carrier that offers direct Washington DC to ROC plane tickets from BWI.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between BWI and ROC is Southwest Airlines.
With 74.59% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
The journey to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance record of BWI is 77%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ROC instead:
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You'll find ROC at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
Getting from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) to central Rochester
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Rochester. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC)
Currently, $149 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $303. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Washington DC to ROC.
Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Rochester. April is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Washington DC to ROC plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Rochester to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Rochester
Start your Rochester trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Rochester isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that should be on your list include George Eastman Museum, Strong National Museum Of Play and Strasenburgh Planetarium.
Explore more of the United States
Buffalo is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rochester. Around 105 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Forest Lawn.
Around 121 kilometres east of Rochester, Syracuse is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Redhouse Arts Centre.
