Which airports can I use when flying from Newark Airport to Rochester?

Flights from Newark Airport to Rochester usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Rochester (RST).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Newark Airport to Rochester?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to Rochester: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Newark Airport to Rochester pass through?

Connecting flights from Newark Airport to Rochester most commonly pass through: • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 54% of one-stop connections • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 46% 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 Newark Airport to Rochester?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 56% on the Newark Airport to Rochester route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $866, a difference of $478. 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 Newark Airport to Rochester?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Newark Airport to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 13m and 5h 21m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Newark 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.

Have flight prices from Newark 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 $280 to $1,772. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Newark Airport to Rochester looking right now?

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Rochester are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $848, which is 147% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 5h 21m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Newark Airport and Rochester?

Rochester is 1 hour behind Newark 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 Newark Airport to Rochester flight?

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Rochester range from $388 to $692, with an average of $537 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Newark Airport to Rochester?

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

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Newark Airport to Rochester?

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) is the most popular layover for the Newark Airport to Rochester route. 54% 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 Newark Airport to Rochester?

Flights via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $539. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Newark Airport to Rochester which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Newark Airport to Rochester layovers at 191 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Newark to Rochester

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

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

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

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

$338American Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

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

5h 43m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:22 pm - 11:48 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

6h 26m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$338Delta

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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

$478American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

11:52 am - 4:05 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

5h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:45 pm - 11:57 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

6h 12m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$488Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

11:52 am - 4:05 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

5h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:45 pm - 1:12 amRST Rochester-EWR Newark

7h 27m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$494Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

9:48 am - 4:05 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

7h 17m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

5:15 am - 5:48 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

11h 33m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$784Delta

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

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

6:15 am - 10:56 amEWR Newark-RST Rochester

5h 41m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:15 am - 2:11 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

7h 56m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$994Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16

9:48 am - 4:05 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

7h 17m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

11:36 am - 11:57 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

11h 21m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$999Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

9:48 am - 4:05 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

7h 17m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

4:45 pm - 1:12 amRST Rochester-EWR Newark

7h 27m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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Price, demand and travel trends for Newark Airport to Rochester flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Newark Airport to Rochester?

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Rochester start at $280. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $388 to $692. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $280 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newark Airport to Rochester?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newark Airport to Rochester, it is 28% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 61% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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High season	September
Cheapest flight	$389

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When to book flights from Newark to Rochester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newark to Rochester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Newark Airport to Rochester?
Flights from Newark Airport to Rochester usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Rochester (RST).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Newark Airport to Rochester?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to Rochester:

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

• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 46% 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 Newark Airport to Rochester?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 56% on the Newark Airport to Rochester route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $866, a difference of $478. 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 Newark Airport to Rochester?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Newark Airport to Rochester. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 13m and 5h 21m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Newark 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.
Have flight prices from Newark 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 $280 to $1,772. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Newark Airport to Rochester looking right now?
One-way fares from Newark Airport to Rochester are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $848, which is 147% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Newark Airport to Rochester?
Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 5h 21m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Newark Airport and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour behind Newark 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 Newark Airport to Rochester flight?
Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Rochester range from $388 to $692, with an average of $537 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $388 - about $478 less than Sunday (55% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Newark Airport to Rochester trip for February. Fares historically average $388 round-trip in that month - typically $587 less than the most expensive month, which is July (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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