Traveling from Phoenix to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) jetting off from either of these.
Rochester is three hours ahead of Phoenix. Greater Rochester International Airport is located in Rochester, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Phoenix to ROC.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
SCF is around 20 miles from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Greater Rochester International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to PHX in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 5 miles away, and getting there by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport the day before your Phoenix to ROC flight:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 82.57% of flights leaving here land when expected.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 35 miles from central Phoenix. The drive from the city center to the airport takes about 40 minutes.
Make catching an early Phoenix to Greater Rochester International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that take off from AZA land at their destination within the expected time frame 78.65% of the time.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Greater Rochester International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near ROC and hit the lights earlier:
Travel at your own pace with a Greater Rochester International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Dollar or Budget and see more of Rochester and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Phoenix to Greater Rochester International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
You'll find ROC at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
Getting from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to central Rochester
Greater Rochester International Airport is around 4 miles from central Rochester. How long it takes to get to the center in a cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
Right now, $134 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Greater Rochester International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $294. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Phoenix to ROC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Phoenix to Greater Rochester International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Rochester. August is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Rochester is July, with temperatures ranging between 59ºF and 82ºF. Book your Phoenix to ROC plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Greater Rochester International Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºF and 37ºF.
More about Rochester
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Greater Rochester International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rochester:
George Eastman Museum and Strong National Museum Of Play are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Rochester itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Strasenburgh Planetarium.
Explore more of the United States
Buffalo is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Rochester. Around 65 miles away to the west, its best attractions include Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Forest Lawn.
Around 75 miles east of Rochester, Syracuse is another favorite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, MOST (Museum of Science and Technology) and Armory Square.
