Canandaigua Airport
KIUA, Ontario County IDA, NY
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (5,500 ft)
About 10 minutes to Canandaigua Lake
Canandaigua airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Finger Lakes
Canandaigua Airport is the closest jet airport to Canandaigua Lake, with Rochester and Ithaca serving the rest of the Finger Lakes.
- Main airport
- IUA / KIUA
- Elevation
- 814 ft
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (5,500 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes in upstate New York are known for lakefront summer homes, wineries and small towns such as Skaneateles, Canandaigua and Geneva.
Canandaigua’s 5,500-foot runway suits light and midsize jets. Rochester handles larger jets, and Ithaca is closest to Cayuga Lake.
Finger Lakes Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
KROC, Rochester, NY
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (8,001 ft)
About 4 miles to downtown Rochester
Rochester International airport guideIthaca Tompkins Regional Airport
KITH, Ithaca, NY
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (6,977 ft)
About 5 miles to Cornell
Ithaca Tompkins airport guideBefore You Book Finger Lakes
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Canandaigua for Canandaigua and Keuka lakes; Ithaca for Cayuga; Rochester for larger jets.
Wine Tours
Many visitors spend the day touring wineries; we can arrange ground transport.
When Demand Peaks in Finger Lakes
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- June to August
- Peak lake season.
- September and October
- Wine harvest and fall foliage.
- August
- NASCAR weekend at Watkins Glen.
Flight Times and Prices to Finger Lakes
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to IUA for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 220 mi | 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,280 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 45 min$26,500–$33,000 | 4 hr 30 min$41,500–$63,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,186 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,700–$18,300 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,267 mi | 2 hr 55 min$12,800–$18,600 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 537 mi | 1 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,351 mi | 3 hr 10 min$13,700–$19,800 | 3 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,374 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$43,000–$65,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,053 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$37,500–$57,500 |
Best Aircraft for Finger Lakes
Light jets fly from New York and the Northeast; midsize jets fly from Florida and the Midwest.
Finger Lakes Private Jet Questions
Which airport is best for the Finger Lakes?
Canandaigua (IUA) for the western lakes, Ithaca (ITH) for Cayuga Lake and Rochester (ROC) for larger jets.
How long is a private flight from New York to the Finger Lakes?
About 50 min from Teterboro to Canandaigua in a light jet.
