Is a 45-Minute Layover Enough at RST?
Rochester International — Rochester
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High Risk — 55% miss rate
Probably not — a 45 minutes layover at RST means roughly a 55% chance of missing your flight.
55%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
85m
Avg Delay
Why 45 Minutes Is High Risk at RST
A 45-minute connection at RST is very risky. There's roughly a 55% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 157 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
·Airport reliability: RST has a 78% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: RST requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 45.
−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 45-minute layover is 15 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
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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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