Rochester (ROC) to New York (JFK) flights
Endeavor Air, JetBlue fly nonstop from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, with about 30 flights a week in July 2026. The 264-mile flight takes about 1h 21m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 264 mi · 425 km
- Flight time
- 1h 21m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying ROC to JFK
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 18 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 64,345 | 1h 22m |
| JetBlue | 12 | Airbus A220-300, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321 | 61,270 | 1h 19m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ROC to JFK flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:30am and the last at 4:17pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 5318Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 5:30am | 6:59am | 31 | 89% |
| B6 1185JetBlue | 6:38am | 8:00am | 31 | 91% |
| DL 5330Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 11:33am | 12:59pm | 31 | 78% |
| B6 485JetBlue | 12:10pm | 1:31pm | 31 | 83% |
| DL 5289Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 4:17pm | 5:50pm | 31 | 71% |
Is ROC to JFK on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 1,677 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (89%), those around 5pm the least (66%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,071 | 79% | 20 min | 6.3% |
| JetBlue | 606 | 83% | 16 min | 5.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 347 | 89% | |
| 6am to 7am | 341 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 35 | 94% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 323 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 82 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 63 | 85% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 262 | 73% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 117 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 153 | 12,870 | |
| September 2025 | 150 | 12,189 | |
| October 2025 | 150 | 12,864 | |
| November 2025 | 138 | 11,210 | |
| December 2025 | 119 | 10,307 | |
| January 2026 | 118 | 8,790 | |
| February 2026 | 110 | 8,542 | |
| March 2026 | 128 | 9,710 | |
| April 2026 | 119 | 8,195 | |
| May 2026 | 132 | 9,948 | |
| June 2026 | 145 | 10,836 | |
| July 2026 | 132 | 10,660 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.