Why go
- City in New York, United States.
- Served by Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
History
Rochester is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County, New York, United States. It is the fourth-most populous city in New York, with a population of 206,108 as of the 2025 Census estimate. The Rochester metropolitan area in Western New York has an estimated 1.05 million residents and is the 54th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. Throughout its history, Rochester has acquired several nicknames based on local industries; it has been known as "the Flour City" and "the Flower City" for its dual role in flour production and floriculture, and as the "World's Image Center" for its association with film, optics, and photography.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, A319, ERD, ERJ-145, Dash 8-300, Embraer 170) · 5 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago*, Philadelphia, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, M90, MD-88, CRJ-900, CRJ, ERJ) · 5 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*, Minneapolis*, New York, New York
- US Airways US (CRJ, Embraer 170, A319, ERJ-145, DH8, Embraer 175) · 5 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700) · 4 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Orlando, Tampa
- United Airlines UA (Dash 8-200, Dash 8-300, A319, A320, 737-800, ERJ…) · 4 routes: Chicago, Cleveland*, Newark*, Washington*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Orlando*
- Air Canada AC (BEH) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Air France AF (MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: New York
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ROC has direct flights to 18 destinations on 11 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rochester, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.