Flying from New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of New York's main airports, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Explore the options for booking a flight from New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) jetting off from either of these.
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport flight.
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport is located in Rochester. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as New York.
With 33 direct weekly flights between the two airports, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) is the most popular route. JetBlue Airways operates the earliest flight at 7:15am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from JFK to ROC is with Delta Air Lines at 10:59pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to ROC, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) depart from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier operates departures from JFK.
Delta is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from JFK to ROC.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Delta.
JFK is about 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
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73% of flights that leave from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can book a direct New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) plane ticket with departures from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Work out whether departing from EWR makes the most sense for you.
Catch your direct flight from New York to ROC with United Airlines. This is one of the top airlines flying this route out of EWR.
United has the largest share of bookings on the EWR to ROC route.
United is the most reliable carrier flying from Newark Liberty International Airport to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport, with 72.26% of its services landing on time.
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your New York to ROC flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
71% of all departures from Newark Liberty International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Get to your destination faster from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Direct flights from New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport can be booked from here.
Prepare for takeoff with Delta Air Lines. It offers direct New York to ROC plane tickets from LGA.
The top choice among passengers flying between LGA and ROC is Delta.
With 65.4% of services arriving as scheduled, Delta is the most punctual carrier on this route.
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that take off from LGA make it to their destination as scheduled 69% of the time.
New York LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC)
Book a hotel near ROC if you're catching a late flight from New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport. Choose one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week before your New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport flight.
You'll find ROC at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
Getting from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) to central Rochester
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Rochester. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC)
Right now, $177 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $354. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from New York to ROC. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Rochester. April is when most people book flights from New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a New York to ROC plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Rochester to range from 15ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 3ºC.
More about Rochester
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Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. George Eastman Museum, Strong National Museum Of Play and Strasenburgh Planetarium are must-do's during your Rochester adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Buffalo is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Rochester. Around 105 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House Complex, Buffalo AKG Art Museum and Forest Lawn.
Syracuse is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres east of Rochester. No trip is complete without visiting Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Redhouse Arts Centre.