Flying from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) to Montreal: what you need to know
Rochester (the location of Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport) and Montreal follow the same timezone — UTC-5.
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 board your ROC to Montreal flight.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from ROC to Montreal with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The journey from central Rochester to ROC takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Montreal? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near ROC:
Of the departures from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport, 72% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find ROC at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) to Montreal
RM919 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Montreal flight. A return plane ticket right now is RM2,117. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from ROC to Montreal if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Montreal across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Finding a cheap flight from ROC to Montreal is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a new discount appears.
Find an affordable flight from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Montreal with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to the centre of Montreal takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Montreal. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport around four weeks before your flight from ROC to Montreal.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
Once your flight from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Montreal has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 23 kilometres from Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU).
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near YHU. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your ROC to Montreal flight at any of these well-located options:
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's available, by reserving your ride from YHU ahead of time. You'll also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Montreal
July is the busiest month for flights from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Montreal. To escape the crowds, head to Montreal in January.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Montreal plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ROC to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Montreal, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montreal:
Montreal Botanical Garden and Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS are a couple of top attractions to put on your Montreal itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Montreal, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey about 499 kilometres southwest to Toronto to tick off its popular sights. From CN Tower to The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
