Flying from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Calgary two hours behind Rochester.
Leave enough time to make your ROC to YYC flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Greater Rochester International Airport to Calgary International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between ROC and YYC:
O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Currently, $532 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Greater Rochester International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $850. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from ROC to YYC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
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Handy information about Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
ROC is located at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
Of all flights leaving Greater Rochester International Airport, 73.76% touch down on time at their destination.
Greater Rochester International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Rochester. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ROC? If you're boarding an early flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Calgary International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Greater Rochester International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Calgary International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Calgary and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Calgary. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Calgary International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Calgary in February.
Before locking in your flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Calgary International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ROC to YYC in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC and 0ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
Edmonton is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Calgary. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.