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$165+ Cheap flights from Rochester, MN (RST) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — JFK
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (RST) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$318
(Delta)

One-way from

$165
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$357
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Cheapest flights from Rochester to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:14 pmRST - JFK
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Thu 10/26:56 amJFK - RST
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/25$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/612:49 pmRST - JFK
2 stops6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/85:30 pmJFK - RST
2 stops7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$329

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Rochester

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John F Kennedy Intl

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RochesterNew York

RST - JFK

RSTJFK

Rochester

Tue 9/23

6:14 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/2

6:56 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 49m

$318

RochesterNew York

RST - JFK

RSTJFK

Rochester

Sat 9/6

12:49 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops6h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/8

5:30 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops7h 19m

$329

RochesterNew York

RST - JFK

RSTJFK

Rochester

Mon 9/8

11:33 am-11:38 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$165

RochesterNew York

RST - JFK

RSTJFK

Rochester

Mon 9/8

11:49 am-5:17 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$253

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Rochester to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rochester to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Most people fly from Rochester (RST) if they book a flight from Rochester to New York John F Kennedy Intl. On average, Rochester has 0 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 2 airlines. Rochester is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Rochester’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester, Minnesota to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with prices starting at $318. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $329 round trip. Delta is 8% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to John F Kennedy Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Rochester to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to John F Kennedy Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$263Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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