Rochester to New York (RST–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RST–JFK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Rochester
| Metric | RST→JFK | MSP→JFK | CID→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RST | – | 76 mi | 145 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 15 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 137 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 47m | 2h 40m | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
RST: CDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
RST–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RST to JFK
Rochester International Airport (RST) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
RST to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RST to JFK is about 1 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 981 miles (1,579 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).