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

Flights from Rochester to New York usually depart from Rochester (RST) 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).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rochester to New York.

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

Connecting flights from Rochester to New York most commonly pass through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 59% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 41% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Rochester to New York. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $368 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $666, a difference of $298. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in New York?

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.

How long is a flight from Rochester to New York?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Rochester to New York. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 20m and 5h 55m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Rochester to New York?

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 Rochester to New York 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 $320 to $2,584. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Rochester to New York are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $534, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 20m, compared with 5h 55m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

What is the time difference between Rochester and New York?

New York is 1 hour ahead of Rochester (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available in New York?

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 averaging $72: • Ace • Budget • Hertz • Dollar • Avis Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates averaging $76: • Ace • Budget • Hertz • Avis • Dollar Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates averaging $83: • Ace • Budget • Alamo • Hertz • Dollar

How much should I expect to pay for a Rochester to New York flight?

Round-trip flights from Rochester to New York range from $383 to $590, with an average of $463 over the past 12 months. Anything below $383 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Rochester to New York typically range from $383 to $590. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $320, on American Airlines.

What is the cheapest Rochester to New York flight route?

There's little price difference between Rochester to New York routes. They average around $457 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rochester to New York. It’s 21% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 43% higher.

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

American Airlines ($320) and Delta ($320) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Rochester to New York according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Rochester to New York route. 59% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

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

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $462. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) had the shortest average connection time for Rochester to New York layovers at 3h 20m over the past 3 months.

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Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

4:24 pm - 11:44 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

6h 20m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 10:33 amEWR Newark-RST Rochester

5h 33m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

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Wed, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 10

6:10 am - 1:27 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

6h 17m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 11:03 amEWR Newark-RST Rochester

6h 03m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

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Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

12:37 pm - 9:29 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

7h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:35 am - 12:07 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Sat, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 30

4:24 pm - 11:32 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

6h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 11:33 amEWR Newark-RST Rochester

6h 33m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

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4:23 pm - 11:36 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

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6:00 am - 11:31 amEWR Newark-RST Rochester

6h 31m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

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4:23 pm - 11:36 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

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6:00 am - 11:31 amEWR Newark-RST Rochester

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4:23 pm - 11:36 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

6h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 11:31 amEWR Newark-RST Rochester

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4:23 pm - 11:36 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

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6h 58m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

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4:24 pm - 11:18 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

5h 54m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 10:33 amEWR Newark-RST Rochester

5h 33m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$326Delta

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4:17 pm - 11:20 pmRST Rochester-EWR Newark

6h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:20 am - 12:07 pmEWR Newark-RST Rochester

7h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

1:02 pm - 7:59 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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11:23 am - 10:33 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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

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4:22 pm - 12:59 amRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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9h 36m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Minneapolis St Paul

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Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

1:02 pm - 9:57 pmRST Rochester-LGA New York LaGuardia

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5:06 pm - 11:59 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-RST Rochester

7h 53m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

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10h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:06 pm - 11:59 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-RST Rochester

7h 53m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

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4:22 pm - 11:07 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 45m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4:30 pm - 10:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

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4:22 pm - 12:59 amRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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11:55 am - 3:43 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

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7:12 am - 12:03 pmLGA New York LaGuardia-RST Rochester

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7:02 am - 1:58 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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1:02 pm - 7:59 pmRST Rochester-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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3:34 pm - 11:59 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-RST Rochester

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

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How much is a round-trip flight from Rochester to New York? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Rochester to New York departing in december.
What is the cheapest Rochester to New York flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyzes pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: There's little price difference between Rochester to New York routes. They average around $457 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rochester to New York?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rochester to New York. It’s 21% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 43% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Rochester to New York?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rochester to New York.
How long is a flight from Rochester to New York?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Rochester to New York. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 20m and 5h 55m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Rochester to New York?
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 Rochester to New York flight?
Round-trip flights from Rochester to New York range from $383 to $590, with an average of $463 over the past 12 months. Anything below $383 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Rochester to New York 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 $320 to $2,584. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Rochester to New York looking right now?
One-way fares from Rochester to New York are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $534, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available in New York?
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 averaging $72:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates averaging $76:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Dollar

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates averaging $83:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Dollar
Which airports can I use when flying from Rochester to New York?
Flights from Rochester to New York usually depart from Rochester (RST) 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).
Which airports do connecting flights from Rochester to New York pass through?
Connecting flights from Rochester to New York most commonly pass through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 41% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Rochester to New York?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Rochester to New York. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $368 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $666, a difference of $298.

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 Rochester to New York?
Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 20m, compared with 5h 55m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
What is the time difference between Rochester and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Rochester (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in New York?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $368, about $298 less than Sunday fares (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Rochester to New York trip for September. Fares historically average $343 round-trip in that month - typically $323 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Newark Airport.

• DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
• Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
• Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport

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