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$77+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Rochester, NY (ROC)

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ORD — ROC
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$173
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One-way from

$77
(Mytrip)

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April

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January

Average price

$344

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$229 or less

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$183 or less
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/145:10 amORD - ROC
2 stops27h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/2210:21 amROC - ORD
2 stops21h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$173
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/138:15 amORD - ROC
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/176:06 pmROC - ORD
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2810:40 amORD - ROC
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/305:51 pmROC - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$210
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1410:30 amORD - ROC
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Tue 4/226:01 pmROC - ORD
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 2/20$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/145:59 pmMDW - ROC
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Tue 4/221:00 pmROC - MDW
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/20$217
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:37 pmSTL - ROC
1 stop13h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/1110:55 amROC - STL
1 stop8h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/206:00 amSTL - ROC
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Thu 3/279:52 amROC - STL
1 stop4h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/20$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/510:05 amMDW - ROC
2 stops6h 15mSouthwest
Sun 3/96:15 pmROC - MDW
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$293
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:20 amORD - ROC
1 stop4h 47mJetBlue
Sun 5/254:35 pmROC - ORD
1 stop6h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/203:25 pmSTL - ROC
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/276:00 amROC - STL
2 stops10h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/75:06 amSTL - ROC
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/116:00 amROC - STL
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/23:53 pmPIA - ROC
1 stop3h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/86:30 amROC - PIA
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$320

Find flights from Illinois to Rochester within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Rochester that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Rochester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

5:10 am-9:26 am

2 stops27h 16m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 4/22

10:21 am-7:03 am

2 stops21h 42m

$173

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/13

8:15 am-10:57 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 3/17

6:06 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$197

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/3

6:15 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 4/7

7:35 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$214

ChicagoRochester

ORD - ROC

ORDROC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

10:30 am-5:21 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 4/22

6:01 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$217

ChicagoRochester

MDW - ROC

MDWROC

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/14

5:59 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 4/22

1:00 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$217

St. LouisRochester

STL - ROC

STLROC

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/8

7:37 pm-10:00 am

1 stop13h 23m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 5/11

10:55 am-6:32 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$223

St. LouisRochester

STL - ROC

STLROC

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/20

6:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 3/27

9:52 am-1:08 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$287

ChicagoRochester

MDW - ROC

MDWROC

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/5

10:05 am-5:20 pm

2 stops6h 15m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 3/9

6:15 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$293

St. LouisRochester

STL - ROC

STLROC

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/20

3:25 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 3/27

6:00 am-3:31 pm

2 stops10h 31m

$305

St. LouisRochester

STL - ROC

STLROC

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/7

5:06 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 02m

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$307

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Rochester

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Rochester

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Rochester including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Rochester, New York?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Rochester, New York (average of $281). Flying from Illinois to Rochester, New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $388). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to ROC?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Rochester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Rochester, New York as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Rochester, New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Rochester. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to ROC are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in Rochester by month

Plan your trip to Rochester by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rochester, New York ranges from 2.0 - 3.5 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Rochester, New York when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Rochester by month

Plan your trip to Rochester by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rochester, New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rochester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rochester. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rochester. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and JetBlue from Illinois to Rochester have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Rochester. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rochester from Illinois?

    Rochester Greater Rochester Intl (ROC), located 3.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Rochester.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Rochester, New York one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Rochester, New York are Spirit Airlines ($77), JetBlue ($87), and Delta ($109).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Rochester, New York?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Rochester, New York are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rochester Greater Rochester Intl, Chicago Midway - Rochester Greater Rochester Intl and Lambert-St Louis - Rochester Greater Rochester Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Rochester, New York?

    Before booking your flight to Rochester, New York from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (89%), Japan Airlines (83%), British Airways( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Rochester, New York?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $124. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rochester Greater Rochester Intl) can be booked for $173 on average our data indicates $299 when flying from Illinois to Rochester, New York.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Rochester that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Rochester flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Rochester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Rochester by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Rochester, New York?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Rochester, New York (average of $281). Flying from Illinois to Rochester, New York in March is currently the most expensive (average of $388). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Illinois to Rochester

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Rochester. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$195Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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