Are there direct flights from New York to Rochester?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available from New York to Rochester. In the trailing 90 days, approximately 95% of flights on this route were direct. For flights that included a stopover, the median number of stopovers was 1.

How many hours is the flight from New York to Rochester?

A direct flight from New York to Rochester typically takes 1 hour and 25 minutes, with a median duration of 85 minutes. The distance covered is approximately 396 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a longer duration, with a median flight time of 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New York to Rochester?

Historically, good prices on flights from New York to Rochester have been frequent. This route is classified as one with regular opportunities for favorable fares. Travelers can often find competitive deals for this destination.

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New York to Rochester: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Rochester

For flights from New York to Rochester, fares typically range from $119–$156, with a median of $141. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 24% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals appear regularly. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Rochester? The data shows that May is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of just $109. Following May, July offers a median fare of $133, and June is also a relatively inexpensive option with a median fare of $136.

A typical journey from New York to Rochester takes approximately 1h 26m. This duration reflects the median flight time for this route. The distance between New York and Rochester is 396 kilometers, making it a short-haul journey.

For those seeking direct flights from New York to Rochester, you'll find that almost all itineraries are non-stop. Specifically, 95% of recent fares for this route have been non-stop, meaning you are very likely to find a direct option for your travel.

How much is a round trip from New York to Rochester

Regular price: $126 - $314

Prices for flights from New York to Rochester are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Rochester is between $126 and $314. The current lowest deal is $180 with JetBlue Airways for travel from Aug 17-Aug 28.

now $180

Low $126

High $314

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Rochester

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to ROC is May, with a median price of $109. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $195. Generally, prices are lower from February to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $109

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $195

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Rochester

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from New York to Rochester

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$201

$180

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$222

$180

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$183

$180

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$204

$180

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$200

$180

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$201

$180

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Rochester

1 night

Nov 17 - Nov 18

$327 → $195

40%

5 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 23

$303 → $209

31%

7 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 12

$293 → $205

30%

6 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 24

$295 → $209

29%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Rochester

New York - Rochester route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from New York to Rochester are above the typical level at $180.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Rochester, with a median price of $109.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 26m

A direct flight from New York to Rochester typically takes 1 hour and 26 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

95% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 95% of flights from New York to Rochester are direct, with frequent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways is a key airline offering direct flights on the New York to Rochester route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in May for lower prices

For potentially lower prices, consider booking your flight to Rochester for travel in May.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers the cheapest flights to Rochester from New York.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$130

Rochester main airports to arrive at

Greater Rochester International (ROC)

Cheapest

Greater Rochester International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from New York to Rochester.

📍 ~7 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$130

Airports nearby Rochester used as alternative

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Cheapest

Buffalo Niagara International is a useful alternative with a high volume of domestic flights and easy highway access.

📍 ~110 km from Rochester (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$139

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Rochester

Historically, the best prices for flights from New York to Rochester are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $128. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices around $218, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average of $162. Even booking 60+ days in advance was generally more expensive, with an average price of $167.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Rochester was considered to be $119 or less. The median price for this route was $141. Prices typically ranged up to $156, representing the 75th percentile of observed fares in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from New York to Rochester, with a median price of $109. July also offered competitive prices, with a median of $133. The annual median price for this route was $141, indicating that these months typically provide better value than the overall average.

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New York to Rochester: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Rochester

How much is a round trip from New York to Rochester

Regular price: $126 - $314

Prices for flights from New York to Rochester are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Rochester is between $126 and $314. The current lowest deal is $180 with JetBlue Airways for travel from Aug 17-Aug 28.

now $180

Low $126

High $314

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Rochester

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to ROC is May, with a median price of $109. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $195. Generally, prices are lower from February to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $109

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $195

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Rochester

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from New York to Rochester

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$201

$180

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$222

$180

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$183

$180

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$204

$180

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$200

$180

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$201

$180

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Rochester

1 night

Nov 17 - Nov 18

$327 → $195

40%

5 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 23

$303 → $209

31%

7 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 12

$293 → $205

30%

6 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 24

$295 → $209

29%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Rochester