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 554 upcoming events in and around Rochester (counted Nov 8, 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 OFC Creations Theatre Center, the nearest is ROC at 5.1 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 OFC Creations Theatre Center, ESL Ballpark, West Herr Auditorium Theatre, Blue Cross Arena, Blackfriars Theatre, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Kodak Center Theater and The Theater At Innovation Square. |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 59 mi (95 km) | Large | None |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| OFC Creations Theatre Center Hotels near OFC Creations Theatre Center | ROC, 5.1 mi | BUF, 59 mi |
| ESL Ballpark Hotels near ESL Ballpark | ROC, 4.3 mi | BUF, 59 mi |
| West Herr Auditorium Theatre Hotels near West Herr Auditorium Theatre | ROC, 5.1 mi | BUF, 60 mi |
| Blue Cross Arena Hotels near Blue Cross Arena | ROC, 3.9 mi | BUF, 59 mi |
| Blackfriars Theatre Hotels near Blackfriars Theatre | ROC, 5 mi | BUF, 60 mi |
| Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Hotels near Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre | ROC, 4.5 mi | BUF, 59 mi |
| Kodak Center Theater Hotels near Kodak Center Theater | ROC, 5.8 mi | BUF, 58 mi |
| The Theater At Innovation Square Hotels near The Theater At Innovation Square | ROC, 4.2 mi | BUF, 59 mi |
Flying in for a Rochester event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 86 events in and around Rochester; 74% on Fri–Sun; 65 of the 86 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.
Blitzkid
Photo City Music Hall, Rochester, New York
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
The Theater At Innovation Square, Rochester, New York
From about $92.00View TicketsRehab
Photo City Music Hall, Rochester, New York
Pauly Shore
Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom, Rochester, New York
Guitars & Stars
West Herr Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, New York
From about $34.00View TicketsBeat - Band
Kodak Center Theater, Rochester, New York
From about $76.00View TicketsPhil Hanley
Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom, Rochester, New York
From about $49.00View TicketsA Drag Queen Christmas
Kodak Center Theater, Rochester, New York
From about $61.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 9: Blitzkid
- Nov 10: Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
- Nov 11: Rehab
- Nov 12: Phil Hanley
- Nov 13: Phil Hanley
Flying in to Rochester: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For OFC Creations Theatre Center it is ROC, 5.1 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.
Which airport is best for OFC Creations Theatre Center?
The closest airport to OFC Creations Theatre Center is Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), 5.1 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?
86 in and around Rochester in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 74% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 65 of the 86 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.
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.
