Which airports can I use when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Rochester (RST).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester.

Which airports do connecting flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester pass through?

Connecting flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester most commonly pass through: • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 56% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 44% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $418 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $790, a difference of $372. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 58m, compared with 5h 35m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Rochester?

Rochester is 1 hour behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester flight?

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester range from $418 to $472, with an average of $433 over the past 12 months. Anything below $418 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester typically range from $418 to $472. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $358, on American Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?

American Airlines ($358) and Delta ($358) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the most popular layover for the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester route. 56% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MSP.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?

Flights via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $446. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester which airport offers the shortest layover?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) had the shortest average connection time for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester layovers at 2h 55m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Rochester

Sun, Nov 22 - Fri, Dec 4

7:45 am - 12:08 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:37 pm - 8:30 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$358American Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 18

7:30 am - 12:04 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:36 pm - 7:30 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$358American Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8

6:20 pm - 10:51 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 31m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:24 pm - 12:06 amRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$358Delta

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7:10 am - 11:33 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 23m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:24 pm - 11:54 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 30m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$358Delta

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7:30 am - 12:04 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:19 am - 12:59 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$358American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15

7:27 am - 12:07 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:52 am - 1:59 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$358American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 1

7:45 am - 12:08 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:38 pm - 7:45 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$358American Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18

4:51 pm - 12:17 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

8h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:36 pm - 7:30 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$358American Airlines

Wed, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 21

11:25 am - 3:43 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:25 pm - 11:47 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 22m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$358Delta

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 21

6:20 pm - 10:48 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 28m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

11:07 am - 4:47 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17

5:46 pm - 10:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 59m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:16 pm - 11:58 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

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Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 16

5:46 pm - 10:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 59m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:16 pm - 11:58 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

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Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17

11:47 am - 3:42 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

4h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:16 pm - 11:58 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

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Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 16

5:46 pm - 10:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 59m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

11:07 am - 4:47 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

4h 40m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

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Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17

7:10 am - 3:42 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

9h 32m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

4:16 pm - 11:58 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 16

7:10 am - 3:42 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

9h 32m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

11:07 am - 4:47 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

4h 40m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$434Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

11:47 am - 3:42 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

4h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:16 pm - 11:58 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$453Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 13

5:46 pm - 10:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 59m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:16 pm - 11:58 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

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Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

5:46 pm - 10:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 59m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:16 pm - 11:58 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$453Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 13

11:47 am - 3:42 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

4h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:16 pm - 11:58 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$453Delta

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How much is a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester departing in november.

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Cheapest flight	$284

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester.
How long is a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 58m and 5h 35m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester flight?
Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester range from $418 to $472, with an average of $433 over the past 12 months. Anything below $418 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $358 to $3,322. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester looking right now?
One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $316, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?
Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Rochester (RST).
Which airports do connecting flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester pass through?
Connecting flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester most commonly pass through:

• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 44% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $418 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $790, a difference of $372.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester?
Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 58m, compared with 5h 35m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $418, about $372 less than Tuesday fares (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Rochester trip for August. Fares historically average $392 round-trip in that month - typically $55 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Rochester Airport.

• Comfort Inn & Suites Rochester South Mayo Clinic

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