Traveling from New York to Rochester International Airport (RST): What you need to know
The timezone in Rochester is UTC-6, which is one hour behind New York. Rochester International Airport is located in Rochester.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from New York to RST. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're traveling during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 24 kilometers from the center of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is about 24 kilometers from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
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Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The trip to LGA from the center of New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometers or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Rochester International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from LGA land at their destination within the expected time frame 69% of the time.
The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Center.
About Rochester International Airport (RST)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from New York to Rochester International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near RST instead:
RST is located at 7600 Helgerson Drive Southwest.
Getting from Rochester International Airport (RST) to central Rochester
Rochester International Airport is around 11 kilometers from the center of Rochester. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Rochester International Airport (RST)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Rochester International Airport is $211. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $289. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to RST. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest New York to Rochester International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from New York to Rochester International Airport (RST)
August is the most popular month for flights from New York to Rochester International Airport (RST). Plan your visit to Rochester in January for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Rochester is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your New York to RST plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Rochester International Airport in January when temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -1ºC (30ºF).
More about Rochester
Once you've booked your flight from New York to Rochester International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rochester:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Rochester when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist followed by Minnesota Children's Museum and The Plummer Building - Mayo Clinic Historical Suite.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Rochester, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 137 kilometers northwest to Minneapolis to tick off its top sights. From Walker Art Center to Minneapolis Institute of Art and Minnehaha Regional Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Saint Paul, about 121 kilometers north of Rochester. Cathedral of St. Paul, Como Park and Ordway Center for the Performing Arts are key highlights.
