Rochester to Newark (RST–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RST Airport Page →
961 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
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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
MSP Minneapolis 4h 33m AFDLKE DLKESK Minneapolis (MSP) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 4h 39m AABAUA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
DCA Washington ~5h 17m UA Washington (DCA) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta ~6h ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
YYC Calgary ~8h 42m AC Calgary (YYC) to Newark flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rochester to Newark
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
961 mi 1h 52m nonstop +1h ahead

RST–EWR 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 RST to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
206
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
RST → EWR
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
Return
EWR → RST
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Newark from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric RST→EWR MSP→EWR CID→EWR
Distance from RST 76 mi 145 mi
Nonstop airlines 8 1
Weekly flights ~1 111
Flight time 1h 52m 2h 27m 1h 46m
Airports within 200 miles of RST with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Newark is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
RST: CDT · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 7:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
961 mi / 1,546 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 52m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

RST–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Newark route.
Route details
Distance961 mi / 1,546 km
Flight time1h 52m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RST to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Rochester International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 1h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 961 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Newark is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Yes, return flights from EWR to RST are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSP and CID. 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 RST to EWR

Rochester International Airport (RST) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RST to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RST to EWR is about 1 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 961 miles (1,546 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 Minneapolis (MSP) and Cedar Rapids (CID).