Private charter · PHL → ROC
Philadelphia to Rochester
257 miles, about 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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Philadelphia to Rochester, door to door faster.
Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester, 257 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 257 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 30 min
- Driving
- 5½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 30 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers50 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Philadelphia
Airports in Philadelphia
PHL
Major airportPhiladelphia International Airport
Philadelphia · KPHL
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 12,000 ft
PNE
Commercial airportNortheast Philadelphia Airport
Philadelphia · KPNE
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,000 ft
TTN
Commercial airportTrenton Mercer Airport
Ewing Township · KTTN
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,006 ft
BBX
Regional airportWings Field
Philadelphia · KLOM
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,700 ft
LLY
Regional airportSouth Jersey Regional Airport
Lumberton · KVAY
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,881 ft
KOQN
Regional airportBrandywine Regional Airport
West Chester
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,347 ft
Arriving Rochester
Airports in Rochester
ROC
Major airportFrederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
Rochester · KROC
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
IUA
Regional airportCanandaigua Airport
Ontario County IDA · KIUA
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
KSDC
Regional airportWilliamson Sodus Airport
Williamson/Sodus
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,803 ft
KGVQ
Regional airportGenesee County Airport
Batavia
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,499 ft
K7G0
Regional airportLedgedale Airpark
Brockport
- From downtown
- 15 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,206 ft
When you land
Things to do in Rochester
Rochester built its fortune on imaging and precision manufacturing as the home of Eastman Kodak, Xerox’s early years and Bausch & Lomb, and that heritage lives on in a strong cluster of optics, photonics and advanced manufacturing companies. The University of Rochester and its medical center are the region’s largest employers, joined by the Rochester Institute of Technology, and the Wegmans grocery chain is headquartered in the suburbs. Business visitors include engineers, researchers, investors and families arriving for campus visits.
- 01
George Eastman Museum
The Colonial Revival mansion of Kodak’s founder holds one of the world’s oldest photography museums and a major film archive, along with restored gardens and the Dryden Theatre.
- 02
The Strong National Museum of Play
Home of the National Toy Hall of Fame and the World Video Game Hall of Fame, this large museum is devoted to the history of play, with hands-on exhibits for all ages.
- 03
Highland Park
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, this park blooms with hundreds of lilac varieties each May, when the Lilac Festival draws crowds for music, food and garden walks.
- 04
High Falls
A 96-foot waterfall on the Genesee River drops right through downtown, and the Pont de Rennes pedestrian bridge offers the best views of the falls and the old mill buildings.
- 05
Memorial Art Gallery
The University of Rochester’s art museum covers works from antiquity to the present, including a full-size Italian Baroque organ, and is surrounded by a sculpture park.
- 06
Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion
In Canandaigua, about 30 miles southeast, this Gilded Age estate has nine formal gardens, a Victorian greenhouse complex and a mansion overlooking the north end of Canandaigua Lake.
Questions
Philadelphia to Rochester flights
How long is a private flight from Philadelphia to Rochester?
About 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 257 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Philadelphia to Rochester use?
You can depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), or Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) and arrive at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), Canandaigua Airport (IUA), or Williamson Sodus Airport (KSDC). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Philadelphia to Rochester cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Philadelphia and Rochester?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Rochester back to Philadelphia are priced the same way.
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