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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Rochester

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rochester Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,009. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Rochester.R 1,511 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Rochester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,511, select.
Rochester.R 1,511 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Rochester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,511, select.
Rochester.R 1,570 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Rochester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,570, select.
Rochester.R 1,596 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Rochester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,596, select.
Rochester.R 1,596 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Rochester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,596, select.
Rochester.R 1,596 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Rochester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,596, select.
Rochester.R 1,683 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Rochester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,683, select.
Rochester.R 1,683 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Rochester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,683, select.
Rochester.R 1,773 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Rochester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,773, select.
Rochester.R 3,759 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Rochester.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,759, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Rochester

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Rochester flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from R 3,759
Aug
from R 1,570
Sep
from R 1,596
Oct
from R 1,511
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Dec
from R 1,683
Jan
from R 1,596
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from R 1,683
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Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Rochester

New York John F. Kennedy to Rochester: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Rochester below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Rochester.

Rochester

7km from central Rochester
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New York to Rochester: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,504
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 36 mins
Most popular airlineLATAM Airlines
Average flights per week289

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Rochester: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Rochester is R 3,009. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 36 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Rochester.
LATAM Airlines, KLM and Qatar Airways fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Rochester.
As of July 2026, there are 289 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Rochester.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Rochester is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rochester Airport on Friday, 7 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 36 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rochester but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rochester is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, KLM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rochester.

Travelling from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Rochester Airport (ROC): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rochester Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Each week, there are 37 New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rochester Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 07:15 JetBlue Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:59 with Delta Air Lines.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your JFK to ROC flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Delta is your ticket to exploring Rochester (and maybe even some other great parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rochester Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Delta.

  • The most punctual carrier operating JFK to ROC flights is Delta. Its services land as scheduled 75.11% of the time.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rochester Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and ROC:

    • Charlotte Douglas Airport

    • Detroit Wayne County Airport

    • Washington Ronald Reagan Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Rochester Airport (ROC)

  • R 1,504 is the best price for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rochester Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,995. These prices can change depending on availability.

  • It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from JFK to ROC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rochester Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Landing cheap flights from JFK to ROC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.

  • Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rochester Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • 73% of flights leaving from New York John F. Kennedy Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • New York John F. Kennedy Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 50 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rochester Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Rochester Airport (ROC)

When to fly to Rochester Airport (ROC)

  • October is the most popular month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rochester Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Rochester in January.

  • The warmest month in Rochester is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Rochester Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to ROC in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've seen Rochester, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 402 kilometres south-east to New York to check off its popular sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Philadelphia, about 418 kilometres south-east of Rochester. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Rochester

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