Washington, D.C.

$318+ Cheap flights from Rochester (RST) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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RST — WAS
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$483

Round-trip from

$318
(Delta)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Rochester-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
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From Rochester to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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Cheapest flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/145:10 amRST - DCA
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Mon 12/166:10 amDCA - RST
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/19$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/144:29 pmRST - IAD
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Mon 12/166:07 amIAD - RST
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Deal found 11/19$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/1911:52 amRST - DCA
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/235:13 pmDCA - RST
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/234:23 pmRST - BWI
2 stops7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/277:30 amBWI - RST
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$447
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:19 pmRST - BWI
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Fri 12/276:02 amBWI - RST
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/19$519
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/195:40 amRST - IAD
2 stops13h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/235:29 pmIAD - RST
2 stops18h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$595

Find flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C. within your budget

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RochesterWashington, D.C.

RST - DCA

RSTDCA

Rochester

Sat 12/14

5:10 am-11:04 am

1 stop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/16

6:10 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$318

RochesterWashington, D.C.

RST - IAD

RSTIAD

Rochester

Sat 12/14

4:29 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/16

6:07 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$318

RochesterWashington, D.C.

RST - DCA

RSTDCA

Rochester

Thu 12/19

11:52 am-6:59 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/23

5:13 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$383

RochesterBaltimore

RST - BWI

RSTBWI

Rochester

Mon 12/23

4:23 pm-12:31 am

2 stops7h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/27

7:30 am-11:27 am

1 stop4h 57m

$447

RochesterBaltimore

RST - BWI

RSTBWI

Rochester

Mon 12/23

6:19 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/27

6:02 am-11:42 am

1 stop6h 40m

$519

RochesterWashington, D.C.

RST - IAD

RSTIAD

Rochester

Thu 12/19

5:40 am-7:40 pm

2 stops13h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/23

5:29 pm-11:02 am

2 stops18h 33m

$595

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Deals found on 11/19

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Best time to book a flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C.

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Travel insights for flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Rochester to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 RST to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Rochester to Washington, D.C. in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 4% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Rochester to Washington, D.C.. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Rochester, you will be flying from Rochester, which is the city’s only airport. Rochester (RST) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Rochester. There are 0 flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C. per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($318), and American Airlines ($383) offers the cheapest pricing from Rochester to Washington, D.C.. Users have found that Delta is 15% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to Washington, D.C. 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 Rochester to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Rochester to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 Rochester to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to Washington, D.C.. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$163Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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