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

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New York to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 973 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind 27 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LGA and RST, connecting options are available through 27 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
178
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
973 mi / 1,566 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
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–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance973 mi / 1,566 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Rochester International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 973 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LGA to RST. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TOL, MDW, MKE, IAD, YYZ, CLE, DCA, RIC, TYS, OMA, BHM, IND, CLT, TUL, STL, BNA, HOU, AUS, FLL, MCO, TPA, PBI, SAV, PHX, SJC, ORD and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rochester is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from RST to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 RST

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LGA to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to RST ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 973 miles (1,566 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TOL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.