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

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224 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
EWR Newark 3h 53m ACPDTS → CMOSUA Newark (EWR) to Buffalo flights
IAD Dulles 4h 7m ACAVUA → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
BOS Boston 4h 42m PDTS → AAB6EI Boston (BOS) to Buffalo flights
ORD Chicago 5h 37m ACAVNH → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Buffalo flights
MCO Orlando 8h 18m PDTS → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Buffalo flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 15h 28m PDTS → ADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Buffalo flights
PHL Philadelphia ~4h 22m → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Buffalo flights
DCA Washington ~4h 39m AC → AA Washington (DCA) to Buffalo flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~4h 54m → F9LXJ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Buffalo flights
RSW Fort Myers ~7h 59m → B6 Fort Myers (RSW) to Buffalo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Buffalo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 224 mi 0h 44m nonstop

YOW–BUF had nonstop service from Hera Flight, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 224 miles in 0h 44m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YOW–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UD Hera Flight 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: UD (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
EWR ~3h 53m IAD ~4h 7m PHL ~4h 22m DCA ~4h 39m BOS ~4h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
322
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
YOW → BUF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
BUF → YOW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → BUF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric YOW→BUF YUL→BUF YHU→BUF
Distance from YOW – 94 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 3
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 0h 44m 0h 45m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Montréal (YUL) to Buffalo flights · Montréal (YHU) to Buffalo flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
224 mi / 360 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 44m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YOW–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance224 mi / 360 km
Flight time0h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 0h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 224 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YOW to BUF: Hera Flight. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Newark Liberty, Washington Dulles and Boston Logan.
Nearby alternatives include YUL and YHU. 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.

Flights from YOW to BUF

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) had nonstop service from Hera Flight, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YOW to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to BUF is about 0 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 224 miles (360 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Newark Liberty, Washington Dulles and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL) and Montréal (YHU).