New York to Rochester (LGA–ROC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CR9
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10:56 PM
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CR9
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New York to Rochester
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 254 mi 1h 24m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

LGA–ROC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 254 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore LGA Routes ROC Routes LGA Live Flights ROC Live Flights LGA Delays ROC Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–ROC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 19 CR9 1h24-1h27 25% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to ROC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
ALB ~3h 35m EWR ~3h 37m PIT ~4h 7m JFK ~4h 48m IND ~5h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,171
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGA → ROC
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
16%
Return
ROC → LGA
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → ROC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rochester from New York

Nearby airports with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Metric LGA→ROC JFK→ROC EWR→ROC
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 3
Weekly flights 19 57 46
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 29m 1h 21m
Departure OTP 25% – –
New York (JFK) to Rochester flights · Newark (EWR) to Rochester flights · Newburgh (SWF) to Rochester flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rochester is 0 hours the same as New York.
LGA: EDT · ROC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
254 mi / 408 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m to 1h 27m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance254 mi / 408 km
Flight time1h 24m to 1h 27m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 25 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: ROC
Full nameFrederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to ROC flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport take approximately 1h 24m to 1h 27m. The route covers 254 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from LGA to ROC. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ALB, EWR, PIT, JFK, IND, MSN, MSP, DAL, MYR, NAS, RSW, TUL, SLC, IAD, DCA, BOS, CVG, ATL, DTW, MDW, ORD, CLT, RDU, FLL, TPA, BNA, MIA, MCO, CHS and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ROC to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, EWR and SWF. 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 LGA to ROC

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LGA to ROC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to ROC ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 254 miles (408 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ALB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Newark (EWR) and Newburgh (SWF).