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 2 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
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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 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 35m AMDLKE AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 5h 21m AAACAS AA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newark to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 961 mi 2h 18m nonstop -1h behind

EWR–RST had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 961 miles in 2h 18m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop EWR–RST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 71% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
204
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
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Return
RST → EWR
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
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 5 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 18m 2h 31m 2h 27m
Departure OTP 71%
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 18m 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 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
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 18m gate to gate. The route covers 961 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from EWR to RST: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 18m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RST and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

EWR to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to RST is about 2 hours 18 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).