Rochester to Ottawa (ROC–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ROC Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ROC and YOW. Nearest airports to ROC with scheduled service: Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 93 mi) · Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 106 mi) · Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF, 55 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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 6 hubs
BOS Boston 3h 40m AABAJL → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 3h 50m AVCMOS → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 48m AAACAS → ACEKUA Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 6h 20m UA → PDTSUA Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
DCA Washington 8h 54m AAAS → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 22h 3m B6WN → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rochester to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps ROC Routes YOW Routes ROC Live Flights YOW Live Flights ROC Delays YOW Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ROC to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
BOS ~3h 40m IAD ~3h 50m ORD ~5h 48m EWR ~6h 20m DCA ~8h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
218
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
ROC → YOW
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → ROC
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. ROC delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric ROC→YOW YTZ→YOW
Distance from ROC – 93 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8
Weekly flights – 108
Departure OTP 79% –
Toronto (YTZ) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of ROC 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 Rochester.
ROC: EDT · YOW: EDT

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

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Facts

ROC–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Ottawa route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ROC
Full nameFrederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 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 ROC to YOW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Boston Logan, Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YOW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from YOW to ROC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YTZ. 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 Boston Logan, Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YTZ).