Are there direct flights from New York to Rochester?

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

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from New York to Rochester is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. This covers an air distance of 396 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration was considerably longer, typically around 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 consistent opportunities for finding favorable fares. Travelers can often find competitive deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-22
NYC - Rochester
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$304
$293
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$211
$294
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2026-12-03 – 2026-12-06
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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 price of $141. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 24% of recent fares observed were classified as a good price.

If you are looking for cheap flights from New York to Rochester, the cheapest time to fly is often in May, when the median fare is around $109. Other affordable months include July, with a median fare of $133, and June, where the median fare is $136.

The flight from New York to Rochester is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 396 kilometers. A typical journey between these cities takes about 1h 26m. This route is well-served by direct flights from New York to Rochester, with 95% of recent itineraries being non-stop, meaning almost all itineraries are non-stop.

New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

How much is a round trip from New York to Rochester

Regular price: $249 - $478

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

The regular price range for this route is between $249 and $478. The current lowest deal is $293 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Oct 15-Oct 22.

now $293

Low $249

High $478

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. Prices are generally 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

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Rochester

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$314

$440

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Rochester

New York (LGA) - Rochester (ROC)

United Airlines

$470

$450

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$314

$393

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$314

$443

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$211

$296

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$210

$296

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$318 → $226

29%

2 nights

Jan 6 - Jan 8

$270 → $218

19%

1 night

Jan 6 - Jan 7

$270 → $218

19%

1 night

Jan 30 - Jan 31

$280 → $229

18%

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 for NYC to ROC are above the typical level at $293.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from NYC to ROC, with a median price of $109.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 26m

The median flight duration for direct flights from NYC to ROC is 1 hour 26 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

95% of recent flights from NYC to ROC are direct, indicating frequent availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has direct flights available for the NYC to ROC route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from NYC to ROC are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

New York main airports to depart from

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Cheapest

New York Stewart International Airport offers the cheapest flights to Rochester from the New York area.

📍 ~88 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$212

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

John F. Kennedy International is a major airport for flights to Rochester from the New York area.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$276

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is a convenient option for flights to Rochester from the New York area.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$305

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International is a good choice for flights to Rochester from the New York area.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$276

Rochester main airports to arrive at

Greater Rochester International (ROC)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~7 km from Rochester (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Airports nearby Rochester used as alternative

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Cheapest

Buffalo Niagara International is a useful alternative, offering a broader range of major carriers and high volume of domestic flights.

📍 ~110 km from Rochester (reachable by car, though winter weather can impact travel).

💸 Flights from ~$180

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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 around $128. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices increase to an average of $218. Even booking 60+ days out resulted in a higher average price of $167, indicating that the sweet spot for savings is within that one to two-month window.

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 observed for this route was $141. Prices typically ranged, with 75% of observed prices being $156 or less, based on data from 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 and June also offered relatively good value, with median prices of $133 and $136 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $141, making May a particularly attractive option for budget-conscious travelers.

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New York to Rochester: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Rochester

New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

How much is a round trip from New York to Rochester

Regular price: $249 - $478

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

The regular price range for this route is between $249 and $478. The current lowest deal is $293 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Oct 15-Oct 22.

now $293

Low $249

High $478

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. Prices are generally 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

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to Rochester

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$314

$440

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Rochester

New York (LGA) - Rochester (ROC)

United Airlines

$470

$450

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$314

$393

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$314

$443

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$211

$296

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Rochester

New York (JFK) - Rochester (ROC)

JetBlue Airways

$210

$296

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$318 → $226

29%

2 nights

Jan 6 - Jan 8

$270 → $218

19%

1 night

Jan 6 - Jan 7

$270 → $218

19%

1 night

Jan 30 - Jan 31

$280 → $229

18%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Rochester