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$165+ Cheap flights from Rochester, MN (RST) to New York, NY (NYC)

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RST — NYC
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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Cheap flight deals from Rochester to New York

Cheapest flights from Rochester to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/2112:46 pmRST - LGA
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Sun 12/286:00 amLGA - RST
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/2$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/512:41 pmRST - EWR
2 stops8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/61:33 pmEWR - RST
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/1811:40 amRST - EWR
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Thu 12/253:09 pmEWR - RST
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/3$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/186:39 amRST - JFK
2 stops7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/254:40 pmJFK - RST
2 stops18h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/186:39 amRST - LGA
2 stops7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/2510:12 amLGA - RST
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$480
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/511:40 amRST - EWR
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Sat 12/67:00 amEWR - RST
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/2$488
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/186:39 amRST - LGA
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/226:00 amLGA - RST
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$520
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/412:41 pmRST - LGA
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/75:30 pmLGA - RST
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$529
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/176:35 amRST - LGA
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/215:30 pmLGA - RST
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$550
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/512:41 pmRST - JFK
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/67:00 pmJFK - RST
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$560
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/46:22 amRST - JFK
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/75:29 pmJFK - RST
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$580
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/216:18 amRST - LGA
2 stops8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:00 amLGA - RST
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$586

Find flight deals from Rochester to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (RST) to New York (NYC). 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Delta)

One-way from

$165
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$418
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rochester to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to New York that are best for you.

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Rochester

Fly to

New York

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Depart

Return

Price

RochesterNew York

RST - LGA

RSTLGA

Rochester

Tue 5/19

4:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/23

6:20 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$248

RochesterNewark

RST - EWR

RSTEWR

Rochester

Fri 1/23

6:01 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Newark

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-11:06 am

1 stop5h 06m

$248

RochesterNew York

RST - LGA

RSTLGA

Rochester

Wed 4/22

11:15 am-7:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/29

6:05 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 41m

$248

RochesterNew York

RST - LGA

RSTLGA

Rochester

Tue 2/3

6:45 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/7

6:10 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$248

RochesterNewark

RST - EWR

RSTEWR

Rochester

Fri 1/23

4:39 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Newark

Sun 1/25

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 05m

$248

RochesterNewark

RST - EWR

RSTEWR

Rochester

Tue 2/3

4:39 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Newark

Sat 2/7

9:45 am-4:12 pm

2 stops7h 27m

$254

RochesterNew York

RST - LGA

RSTLGA

Rochester

Sun 12/21

12:46 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop5h 08m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 12/28

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$273

RochesterNewark

RST - EWR

RSTEWR

Rochester

Wed 4/22

11:15 am-7:42 pm

2 stops7h 27m

Newark

Wed 4/29

11:50 am-4:02 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$279

RochesterNewark

RST - EWR

RSTEWR

Rochester

Tue 5/19

11:15 am-7:42 pm

2 stops7h 27m

Newark

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

$279

RochesterNewark

RST - EWR

RSTEWR

Rochester

Wed 4/22

12:56 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Newark

Wed 4/29

7:17 am-11:01 am

1 stop4h 44m

$297

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Compare providers for flights from Rochester to New York

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rochester to New York in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester, Minnesota-New York flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rochester, Minnesota-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rochester, Minnesota-New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester, Minnesota-New York flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rochester, Minnesota-New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rochester to New York

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to New York

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to New York?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to New York (average of $78). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $155). 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 New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Rochester to New York. 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
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rochester to New York?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Rochester is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New York from Rochester. Booking flights from Rochester (RST) to New York should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to New York from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Rochester, Minnesota to New York?

    There are many flights that can get you from Rochester, Minnesota to New York in 5h 59m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Rochester, Minnesota to New York is about 959 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester, Minnesota to New York round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rochester, Minnesota to New York round-trip from $256. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Rochester, Minnesota to New York?

    While some choose either Rochester - Newark or Rochester - New York LaGuardia, Rochester - New York John F Kennedy Intl is the most popular route from Rochester, Minnesota to New York.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rochester to New York flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rochester to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rochester to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rochester to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to New York 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?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to New York (average of $78). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $155). 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 New York

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to New York. 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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