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

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Ottawa to Buffalo
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 224 mi 0h 44m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

YOW–BUF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hera Flight leads the route. The flight covers 224 miles in approximately 0h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–BUF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UD Hera Flight 1 – 0h44 64% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: UD (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YOW to BUF direction.
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Departure time distribution
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Afternoon/evening departures
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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
362
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Buffalo from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Buffalo Niagara International Airport.
Metric YOW→BUF YUL→BUF
Distance from YOW – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 0h 44m 1h 8m
Departure OTP 64% –
Montréal (YUL) 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.
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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections28 hubs
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 approximately 0h 44m. The route covers 224 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Hera Flight.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YOW to BUF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, TEB, YUL, YQG, PHL, MDW, BNA, PBI, BCT, TPA, OPF, SRQ, RSW, PLS, HOU, MIA, DEN, DCA, LAX, IAD, FLL, EWR, ORD, BOS, MCO, RDU, DTW and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include YUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from Hera Flight. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YOW to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).