Travelling from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Rochester Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Rochester and Detroit are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from ROC to DTW start at 06:00 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The last service of the day is at 18:01 with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can choose from 25 weekly Rochester Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your ROC to DTW flight.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Delta is your ticket to exploring Detroit (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Rochester Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Delta is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier offering ROC to DTW flights is Delta. Its services arrive as scheduled 70.21% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rochester Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between ROC and DTW:
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
Handy information about Rochester Airport (ROC)
ROC's address is 1200 Brooks Avenue.
72% of flights that depart Rochester Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Rochester Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Rochester. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Rochester Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to ROC:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider staying in a hotel near DTW if you're on a late Rochester Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Detroit and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
From Detroit Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rochester Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Detroit in March.
Book your flight from Rochester Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport for July if you want to go to Detroit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ROC to DTW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
