Flying from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
Rochester and Pittsburgh share the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ROC to PIT flight.
Flying during a peak time like October? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rochester Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between ROC and PIT:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
At the moment, $151 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rochester Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $282. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ROC to PIT, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Rochester Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rochester Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Handy information about Rochester Airport (ROC)
You'll find ROC at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rochester Airport, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Rochester Airport from central Rochester, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near ROC? If you're catching an early flight from Rochester Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Reserve a hotel near PIT if you're on a late Rochester Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and discover more of Pittsburgh and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Pittsburgh International Airport around one week in advance.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rochester Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Pittsburgh in March.
The warmest month in Pittsburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Rochester Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ROC to PIT in January. Average temperatures are between -10ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Pittsburgh is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. About 418 kilometres east of Pittsburgh, a visit to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Columbus, roughly 257 kilometres west of Pittsburgh. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.
