New York to Rochester (JFK–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–RST has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Rochester from New York
| Metric | JFK→RST | LGA→RST | TEB→RST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 37m | 2h 27m | 2h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 23% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · RST: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–RST Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to RST
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
JFK to RST Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to RST is about 2 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 981 miles (1,579 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 New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).