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

LGA Airport Page →
973 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 1m AAASDL AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 14m AMDLKE DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~5h 25m AADLWS Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
IND Indianapolis ~6h 24m AADLWS Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester flights
YYC Calgary ~9h 24m AA CNK Calgary (YYC) to Rochester flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New York to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
973 mi 2h 27m nonstop -1h behind

LGA–RST has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
136
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
LGA → RST
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
RST → LGA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from New York

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric LGA→RST JFK→RST TEB→RST
Distance from LGA 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 2h 27m 2h 37m 2h 12m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Rochester International Airport.

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 27m 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.

LGA–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance973 mi / 1,566 km
Flight time2h 27m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 2h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 973 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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.
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 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 is about 2 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 973 miles (1,566 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).