Travelling from Toronto to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Toronto to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), there's a good range of airports you can take off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main terminals.
Toronto and Rochester (where Greater Rochester International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you land.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Toronto to ROC.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Greater Rochester International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, 63.97% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Toronto to ROC flight, stay in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62.09%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The trip to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Greater Rochester International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land as expected. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
About Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
If you have a late flight from Toronto to Greater Rochester International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ROC:
Grab a Greater Rochester International Airport rental car and explore Rochester and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Toronto to Greater Rochester International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
The address for ROC is 1200 Brooks Avenue.
Getting from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to central Rochester
Greater Rochester International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Rochester. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
At the moment, RM1,501 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Greater Rochester International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,436. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to ROC, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Toronto to Greater Rochester International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
April is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Rochester based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Rochester is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Toronto to ROC plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Greater Rochester International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Rochester
Start your Rochester trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Greater Rochester International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. George Eastman Museum, Strong National Museum Of Play and Strasenburgh Planetarium are leading attractions which should be on any good Rochester itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Rochester has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 105 kilometres west of Rochester, a visit to Buffalo will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn.
If you're ready to explore another side of the United States, head for Syracuse, roughly 121 kilometres east of Rochester. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, MOST (Museum of Science and Technology) and Armoury Square are key reasons to visit.
