Flight Check

Is a 90-Minute Layover Enough at RST?

Rochester International — Rochester

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Risky — 23% miss rate

It's risky — a 90 minutes layover at RST gives you about a 23% chance of missing your connection.

23%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
85m
Avg Delay

Why 90 Minutes Is Risky at RST

A 90-minute connection at RST is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 23% 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 90-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 90-minute layover gives you 30 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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