Is a 2-Hour Layover Enough at RST?
Rochester International — Rochester
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Risky — 17% miss rate
It's risky — a 2 hours layover at RST gives you about a 17% chance of missing your connection.
17%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
85m
Avg Delay
Why 120 Minutes Is Risky at RST
A 120-minute connection at RST is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 17% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 157 minutes.
·Airport reliability: RST has a 78% on-time rate
+Comfortable buffer: Your 120-minute layover is well above the 60-minute minimum
−High average delay: When flights are late at RST, the average delay is 85 minutes
−Long taxi times: Planes at RST typically sit on the runway for 20 minutes before takeoff
Minimum Connection Time at RST
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 120-minute layover gives you 60 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a comfortable buffer for most situations.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 157+ minute layovers at RST
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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