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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rochester Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,884. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.R 1,510 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Rochester on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,510, select.
New York.R 1,588 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Rochester on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,588, select.
New York.R 1,588 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Rochester on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,588, select.
New York.R 1,588 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Rochester on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,588, select.
New York.R 1,588 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Rochester on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,588, select.
New York.R 1,588 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Rochester on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,588, select.
New York.R 1,588 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Rochester on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,588, select.
New York.R 1,676 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Rochester on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,676, select.
New York.R 2,336 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 May.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Rochester on Sat, 8 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,336, select.
New York.R 3,220 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Rochester on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,220, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rochester to New York John F. Kennedy flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from R 3,220
Aug
from R 1,588
Sep
from R 1,588
Oct
from R 1,510
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Feb
from R 1,676
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from R 2,336
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Direct flights from Rochester to New York John F. Kennedy

Rochester to New York John F. Kennedy: Alternative routes

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

New York LaGuardia

13km from central New York
Closest
from R 1,673
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New York Newark

14km from central New York
Cheapest
from R 1,505
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New York John F. Kennedy

21km from central New York
from R 1,510
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Westchester County

47km from central New York
from R 2,730
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Islip

77km from central New York
from R 3,986
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Stewart International

88km from central New York
from R 1,943
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Rochester to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,510
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 27 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week321

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Rochester to New York John F. Kennedy is R 2,884. 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 27 minutes is the average flight time from Rochester to New York John F. Kennedy.
Etihad Airways, KLM and LATAM Airlines fly direct from Rochester to New York John F. Kennedy.
As of July 2026, there are 321 flights per week flying from Rochester to New York John F. Kennedy.
The cheapest month to fly from Rochester to New York John F. Kennedy is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rochester Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport on Saturday, 22 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 27 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 New York John F. Kennedy 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 New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, KLM offers the cheapest flight tickets to New York John F. Kennedy.

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

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Rochester Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Rochester and New York share the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.

  • Choose from 37 weekly Rochester Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flights. The 05:10 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 20:05.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ROC to JFK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Jetting into New York (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with Delta. This popular airline has direct flights from Rochester Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport.

  • Delta is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • JetBlue is the most punctual carrier operating ROC to JFK flights, with 73.91% of its services reaching their destination on time.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rochester Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between ROC and JFK:

    • Boston Logan International Airport

    • Detroit Wayne County Airport

    • Baltimore Washington International Airport

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

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rochester Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight is R 1,510. A return plane ticket is currently R 2,884. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from ROC to JFK, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

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

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ROC to JFK.

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

Handy information about Rochester Airport (ROC)

  • You'll find ROC at 1200 Brooks Avenue.

  • Of all flights departing from Rochester Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Central Rochester to Rochester Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near ROC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rochester Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rochester Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JFK instead:

  • Grab a New York John F. Kennedy Airport rental car and discover New York and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Dollar and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.

  • For the best deal, book your ride from New York John F. Kennedy Airport about two weeks before travelling.

When to fly to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Rochester Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to New York in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Rochester Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport for July if you want to go to New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from ROC to JFK in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've done New York, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to check off its popular sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 306 kilometres north-east of New York, Boston is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

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