Travelling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 1 hour 30 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from LaGuardia Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport. New York and Rochester share the same timezone (UTC-4).
Flights from LaGuardia Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport start from 06:00 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The latest flight is the 22:00 option with Delta Air Lines. In total, there are 108 weekly services between LGA and ROC.
Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LGA and ROC are:
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from LaGuardia Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 73 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 144 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from LGA to ROC by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from LaGuardia Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Getting a cheap ticket from LGA to ROC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has fallen.
Use filters to tailor your flights from LaGuardia Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport. Simply enter your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The journey from central New York to LaGuardia Airport takes around 58 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel near LGA? If you're boarding an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from LaGuardia Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ROC:
Getting from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to central Rochester
From Greater Rochester International Airport, Rochester is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 14 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.
When to fly to Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
August is the busiest month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Rochester in April.
The warmest month in Rochester is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from LaGuardia Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGA to ROC in January. Temperatures average between -11ºC and 3ºC then.
More about Rochester
As soon as you've booked your flights from LGA to ROC, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Rochester. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
Highland Park and George Eastman Museum are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Rochester travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Strong National Museum Of Play.
Complete your Rochester trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Greater Rochester International Airport, explore our great car rental deals that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Rochester stay.