Flights to Rochester Airport (ROC)

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Cheap Flights to Rochester
New York City isn't the only metropolitan area in New York worth visiting; the western part of the state is home to Rochester. “The Flower City” gets its nickname due to its international reputation for horticultural excellence and gardening expertise. Travelers to the area can take a wander in the region's gardening treasures, visiting places like the Sunken Garden or the Rochester Civic Garden Center.

Greater Rochester International Airport
The city and surrounding areas are serviced by the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). This air hub consists of a single terminal and two passenger concourses. Major carriers providing flights to Rochester include Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest and United. The airport offers a shuttle service to nearby hotels, and ground transportation to downtown can be had by car rental, a $1 bus ride on the Rochester Transit Service or taxis that run a $10 minimum fare.

Upstate New York has been making great strides to become a destination of choice for business travelers. If you are catching one of the many flights to Rochester International Airport on business, the airport is conveniently located to hotels with meeting spaces and technology.

Attractions in Rochester
In addition to flowers, Rochester is also a city rich in history. The Kodak company made Rochester its home, and the founder's mansion is now a museum that features photography and cinema exhibits. The Susan B. Anthony House is also a popular site for visitors interested in learning about the history of the struggle for women's rights.

For travelers with families in tow, Rochester is the perfect place to visit. The city is known for world-class museums that cater to the little people in your life including The Strong Museum and The National Toy Hall of Fame, which is focused on interactive exhibits and the exploration of play. The Rochester Museum and Science Center is the perfect family-friendly learning experience featuring a museum, planetarium and nature center.

Hints and Tips for Visiting Rochester
Held in Highland Park, the Rochester Lilac Festival is the city's most famous event. Taking place in May, the festival showcases the world-class horticulture of the area as well as several live music shows, food venues, art exhibits and plenty of retail outlets for shoppers. The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, held in June, is a multi-venue event that offers nearly 300 separate concerts in the city and has an annual attendance of close to 200,000 people.

Rochester is home to a number of local eateries and restaurants. The city's restaurants are so diverse that it is regularly featured on the Food Channel. From local "white hot" hot dogs and its famous macaroni salad to fine dining, Rochester has food options for all wallets and all palates.

The area has a four-season climate that experiences cold winters and hot summers. In winter, its proximity to Lake Erie can make for large amounts of snowfall and frigid temperatures. In the summer, visitors can expect temperatures to range from the upper 50s to the lower 80s.