Which airports can I use when flying from New York to Rochester?

Flights from New York to Rochester may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Rochester (RST).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York to Rochester?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Rochester: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from New York to Rochester pass through?

Connecting flights from New York to Rochester most commonly pass through: • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 50% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York to Rochester?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the New York to Rochester route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $408 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $764, a difference of $356. 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 long is a flight from New York to Rochester?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from New York to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 14m and 5h 25m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from New York 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.

Have flight prices from New York 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 $280 to $2,647. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from New York to Rochester looking right now?

One-way fares from New York to Rochester are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $514, which is 41% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New York to Rochester?

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 14m, compared with 5h 25m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between New York and Rochester?

Rochester is 1 hour behind New York (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 to Rochester flight?

Round-trip flights from New York to Rochester range from $393 to $648, with an average of $466 over the past 12 months. Anything below $393 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Rochester?

American Airlines ($280) and Delta ($306) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from New York to Rochester according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from New York to Rochester?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) are the most popular layovers for the New York to Rochester route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MSP or ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from New York to Rochester?

Flights via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $504. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from New York to Rochester which airport offers the shortest layover?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) had the shortest average connection time for New York to Rochester layovers at 193 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16

10:45 am - 3:50 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

6h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:02 am - 1:30 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

5h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$280American Airlines

Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16

5:33 am - 12:03 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:34 pm - 9:22 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

7h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$280American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

6:55 am - 12:32 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

6h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:29 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

6h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$300American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

6:00 am - 10:43 amEWR Newark-RST Rochester

5h 43m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:22 pm - 12:58 amRST Rochester-EWR Newark

7h 36m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$306Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

5:23 am - 9:49 amEWR Newark-RST Rochester

5h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:29 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

6h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$318American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

9:40 am - 3:42 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

7h 02m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 5:29 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

10h 29m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$330Delta

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

6:55 am - 12:32 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

6h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:29 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

6h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$338American Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19

5:31 am - 12:32 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

8h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:29 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

6h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$338American Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

5:33 am - 12:03 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:20 pm - 11:00 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

5h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$338American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

6:55 am - 12:32 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

6h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:27 pm - 11:29 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

6h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

5:23 am - 9:49 amEWR Newark-RST Rochester

5h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:18 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

6:00 pm - 11:59 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-RST Rochester

6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 11:30 amRST Rochester-LGA New York LaGuardia

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Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

6:00 pm - 11:59 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-RST Rochester

6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:03 am - 6:40 pmRST Rochester-LGA New York LaGuardia

6h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$773American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

5:59 pm - 10:38 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 39m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:45 pm - 12:25 amRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 40m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$874Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

10:30 am - 4:59 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-RST Rochester

7h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:03 am - 6:29 pmRST Rochester-LGA New York LaGuardia

6h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$874American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

5:59 pm - 10:38 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

5h 39m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:15 am - 1:45 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 30m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$880Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

10:30 am - 4:59 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-RST Rochester

7h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:50 am - 1:35 pmRST Rochester-LGA New York LaGuardia

6h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$880American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

2:24 pm - 10:38 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

9h 14m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Minneapolis St Paul

5:15 am - 4:28 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 13m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$885Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

5:29 pm - 9:49 amEWR Newark-RST Rochester

17h 20m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:18 pm - 11:59 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$911American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

5:23 am - 9:52 amEWR Newark-RST Rochester

5h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:03 am - 4:36 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$988American Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for New York to Rochester flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Rochester?

Round-trip flights from New York to Rochester start at $280. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $393 to $648. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $280 on American Airlines.

What is the cheapest New York to Rochester flight route?

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Rochester (RST) is the cheapest New York to Rochester route, averaging $432 round-trip. Other New York to Rochester routes average $497, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Rochester?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Rochester, it is 13% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 63% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Rochester?

January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Rochester at $288 round-trip.
September ($634) and October ($573) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 120% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from New York to Rochester?
Flights from New York to Rochester may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Rochester (RST).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from New York to Rochester?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Rochester:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from New York to Rochester pass through?
Connecting flights from New York to Rochester most commonly pass through:

• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New York to Rochester?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the New York to Rochester route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $408 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $764, a difference of $356. 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 long is a flight from New York to Rochester?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from New York to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 14m and 5h 25m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from New York 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.
Have flight prices from New York 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 $280 to $2,647. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from New York to Rochester looking right now?
One-way fares from New York to Rochester are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $514, which is 41% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New York to Rochester?
Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 14m, compared with 5h 25m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between New York and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour behind New York (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 to Rochester flight?
Round-trip flights from New York to Rochester range from $393 to $648, with an average of $466 over the past 12 months. Anything below $393 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $408 - about $356 less than Sunday (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your New York to Rochester trip for January. Fares historically average $288 round-trip in that month - typically $346 less than the most expensive month, which is September (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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