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

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254 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 13m ago
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DL5340
DL Delta
CR9
10:29 AM
EDT TC
11:57 AM
EDT
1h 28m
33%
M T W T F S S
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DL5343
DL Delta
CR9
7:47 PM
EDT TC
8:56 PM
EDT
1h 9m
33%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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DL5311
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT TM
7:18 AM
EDT
1h 18m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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DL5340
DL Delta
CR9
12:37 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
EDT
1h 18m
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M T W T F S S
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DL5054
DL Delta
CR9
7:23 PM
EDT TM
8:44 PM
EDT
1h 21m
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M T W T F S S
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No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 40m AVNHUA → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Rochester flights
BOS Boston 3h 47m AAAFAM → AABAQR Boston (BOS) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington 3h 49m AAASDL → AA Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
MDW Chicago 4h 45m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Rochester flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 56m AAAMDL → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Rochester flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 5m AABADL → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Rochester flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 5h 10m AADLNK → MX Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Rochester flights
DTW Detroit 5h 15m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Rochester flights
CHS Charleston 5h 16m AADLWS → MX Charleston (CHS) to Rochester flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 25m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Rochester flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Rochester
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 254 mi 1h 19m nonstop

LGA–ROC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 254 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore LGA Routes ROC Routes LGA Live Flights ROC Live Flights LGA Delays ROC Delays
All flights from Rochester (ROC) Rochester to New York flights
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 13 CR9 1h09-1h28 79% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (13 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
IAD ~3h 40m BOS ~3h 47m DCA ~3h 49m MDW ~4h 45m RDU ~4h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
933
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
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
100%
Return
ROC → LGA
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
91%
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 TEB→ROC
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 19 2
Weekly flights 13 144 –
Flight time 1h 19m 1h 14m 0h 44m
Departure OTP 79% – –
New York (JFK) to Rochester flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Rochester flights · Newark (EWR) 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 19m gate to gate.
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 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 18 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 254 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LGA to ROC: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Boston Logan and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
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, TEB and EWR. 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 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGA to ROC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to ROC is about 1 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 254 miles (408 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Boston Logan and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).