Flights
Flights to Rochester
Flying to Rochester for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near Rochester, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 525 upcoming events in and around Rochester (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Rochester is Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), 4.5 miles away. Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 59 miles away. For ESL Ballpark, the nearest is ROC at 4.3 miles.
Airports serving Rochester
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Rochester, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) 4.5 mi (7 km) | Large | Nearest to ESL Ballpark, Blue Cross Arena, West Herr Auditorium Theatre, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, OFC Creations Theatre Center, Kodak Center Theater, Water Street Music Hall and Kilbourn Hall at Eastman Theatre. |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 59 mi (95 km) | Large | — |
Nearest airport to each Rochester venue
The busiest venues in and around Rochester, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| ESL Ballpark Hotels near ESL Ballpark | ROC, 4.3 mi | BUF, 59 mi |
| Blue Cross Arena Hotels near Blue Cross Arena | ROC, 3.9 mi | BUF, 59 mi |
| West Herr Auditorium Theatre Hotels near West Herr Auditorium Theatre | ROC, 5.1 mi | BUF, 60 mi |
| Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Hotels near Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre | ROC, 4.5 mi | BUF, 59 mi |
| OFC Creations Theatre Center Hotels near OFC Creations Theatre Center | ROC, 5.1 mi | BUF, 59 mi |
| Kodak Center Theater Hotels near Kodak Center Theater | ROC, 5.8 mi | BUF, 58 mi |
| Water Street Music Hall Hotels near Water Street Music Hall | ROC, 4.2 mi | BUF, 59 mi |
| Kilbourn Hall at Eastman Theatre Hotels near Kilbourn Hall at Eastman Theatre | ROC, 4.5 mi | BUF, 59 mi |
Flying in for a Rochester event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 105 events in and around Rochester; 79% on Fri–Sun; 83 of the 105 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Joe List
Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom, Rochester, New York
W.I.T.C.H.
Water Street Music Hall, Rochester, New York
Hairspray
OFC Creations Theatre Center, Rochester, New York
From about $80.00View TicketsHeather Shaw
Comedy at The Carlson - The Rickles Room, Rochester, New York
Joe List
Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom, Rochester, New York
- From about $79.00View Tickets
Joe List
Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom, Rochester, New York
Heather Shaw
Comedy at The Carlson - The Rickles Room, Rochester, New York
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Flying in to Rochester: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For ESL Ballpark it is ROC, 4.3 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for ESL Ballpark?
The closest airport to ESL Ballpark is Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), 4.3 miles away in a straight line; Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 59 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many events are in Rochester in the next 30 days?
105 in and around Rochester in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 79% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 83 of the 105 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
What is the closest airport to Rochester?
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Rochester, 4.5 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists BUF (59 miles).
How far is ROC from downtown Rochester?
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is 4.5 miles (7 km) from downtown Rochester in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is best for Blue Cross Arena?
The closest airport to Blue Cross Arena is Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), 3.9 miles away in a straight line; Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 59 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many airports serve Rochester?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
