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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rochester to New York:

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 6:44 am
• Latest: departs at 6:58 pm and lands at 8:27 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 29m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Rochester to New York:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Rochester to New York takes 1h 29m, covering 250 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Rochester to New York range from $209 to $386, with an average of $286 over the past 12 months. Anything below $209 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $286 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $262 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), compared to $285 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rochester to New York flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 10%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Rochester to New York flights:

• JetBlue
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Rochester and New York is around $233 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 30m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $124, with a trip time of about 7h 42m. The bus is similarly priced at around $93 and takes about 7h 15m. Compared with flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 54% lower. However, those options take about 5+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Rochester to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $140, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) — daily rates from around $21:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates from around $16:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Dollar

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates from around $28:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Dollar

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

One-stop flights from Rochester to New York most commonly connect through:

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Rochester to New York. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $265 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $327, a difference of $62.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Rochester and New York. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• JetBlue

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 51m, compared with 4h 33m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 4h 37m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Rochester to New York flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The TWA Hotel in Terminal 5 is a great option if you're looking for a hotel experience. You can take the AirTrain to Terminal 5 to get to the hotel. They have a gym, an infinity pool, an onsite restaurant, and also offer day rooms. For those looking for some sleep only, you'll find the GoSleep pods in Terminal 5, airside. These sleep pods can be rented by the hour and offer enough space for one person.

The airport has family washrooms, and each family washroom features baby changing facilities. These washrooms are dotted throughout the airport. Nursing rooms are also available for mothers looking to feed their babies privately. There are a couple in each terminal, and in Terminal A, you'll find them around Gates A10-18, A30-39, A1, A2, A3, and Gate 32. Terminal B: Gates B47, 51, and 66. Termina C: Gates C90, C104, and C123.

The AirTrain is the first and most convenient option for getting downtown. It connects all terminals to Queens's New York subway lines and runs 24h a day. You can also take the bus from JFK, and six bus routes are available for travel around New York. You'll find these buses at the stop adjacent to Terminal 5. The Go Airlink shuttles are another option, and they offer services 24h; you can reserve your shuttle at the ground transportation desk. Taxis are available curbside and offer flat fares downtown. Car rentals are another option, and Thrifty, Alamo, Budget, and National offer vehicles at JFK.

LGA has provided barrier-free access to the airport terminals by providing ramp access and elevators. Passengers with limited mobility have access to accessible transportation, reserved parking spots, and get special accessible restrooms. You can reserve wheelchair assistance with your airline, but even at LGA, customer experience specialists in red will offer these services. The airport also has braille-coded elevators, tactile guide paths, and Aira services for low-vision customers. Announcements are audio-visual with closed captioning for the hard at hearing, and they also offer visual paging and TDD courtesy phones.