Buffalo to Ottawa (BUF–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 47m AVCMSN → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 4h 13m CMOSUA → ACPDTS Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 7m AAACAS → ACASPAV Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 6h 2m AAB6EI → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 6h 56m ADB6EJA → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 13m ADB6 → PDTS Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
DCA Washington 8h 14m AAAS → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~3h 16m → Pittsburgh (PIT) to Ottawa flights
IND Indianapolis ~3h 57m → Indianapolis (IND) to Ottawa flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~4h 58m F9 → Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Buffalo to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between BUF and YOW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore BUF Routes YOW Routes BUF Live Flights YOW Live Flights BUF Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Buffalo flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BUF to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
PIT ~3h 16m IAD ~3h 47m IND ~3h 57m EWR ~4h 13m RDU ~4h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
324
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BUF → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
YOW → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Buffalo

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric BUF→YOW YTZ→YOW YHM→YOW
Distance from BUF – 58 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 2
Weekly flights – 100 –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Toronto (YTZ) to Ottawa flights · Hamilton (YHM) to Ottawa flights · Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of BUF with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ottawa is 0 hours the same as Buffalo.
BUF: EDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

BUF–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Buffalo to Ottawa route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
Destination: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUF to YOW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Newark Liberty and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from YOW to BUF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YTZ, YHM and YYZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Newark Liberty and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YTZ), Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ).