Newark to Rochester (EWR–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

EWR Airport Page →
961 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 44m AMDLKE DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 4h 57m AAACAS AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~5h 18m TPUA Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
IND Indianapolis ~5h 59m JTLOSUA Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester flights
YYC Calgary ~8h 50m AC CNK Calgary (YYC) to Rochester flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Newark to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
961 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind

EWR–RST has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
207
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EWR → RST
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
RST → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric EWR→RST TEB→RST LGA→RST
Distance from EWR 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 12m 2h 27m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rochester is 1 hour behind Newark.
EWR: EDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
961 mi / 1,546 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m gate to gate.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance961 mi / 1,546 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 961 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Newark.
Yes, return flights from RST to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and JFK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EWR to RST

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

EWR to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to RST is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 961 miles (1,546 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).