Which airline is most reliable for IAD (Washington) to ROC (Rochester)?

The most reliable airline on the IAD to ROC route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 79%.

How often are flights delayed from IAD to ROC?

About 24% of flights from IAD to ROC experience delays. 76% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on IAD to ROC flights?

When flights from IAD to ROC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 59 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a IAD to ROC flight?

With 76% of IAD to ROC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 59 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ROC is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

IAD → ROC

IAD (Washington) to ROC (Rochester)

IAD (Washington) to ROC (Rochester) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 79%. The average delay is 59 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 79% on time vs United Airlines at 46%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 79% on time; United Airlines trails at 46%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from IAD

83% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. IAD has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~8 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at ROC

81% on time

When flights into ROC are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ROC: TSA is ~11 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

ROC has a 2.3% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.