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

YOW Airport Page →
182 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 7 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 53m ACAVUA → AVCMEJA Dulles (IAD) to Rochester flights
EWR Newark 4h 19m ACPDTS → CMUA Newark (EWR) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 5h 58m ACAVNH → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington 6h 42m AC → AA Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
MCO Orlando 7h 25m PDTS → B6WN Orlando (MCO) to Rochester flights
BOS Boston 8h 30m PDTS → AABA Boston (BOS) to Rochester flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~8h 8m PD → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Rochester flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
182 mi 0h 45m nonstop

YOW–ROC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
IAD ~3h 53m EWR ~4h 19m ORD ~5h 58m DCA ~6h 42m MCO ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
226
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 → ROC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ROC → YOW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → ROC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rochester from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Metric YOW→ROC ART→ROC
Distance from YOW – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 0h 45m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 100% –
Watertown (ART) to Rochester flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
182 mi / 292 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m 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–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance182 mi / 292 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: ROC
Full nameFrederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to ROC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport take about 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 182 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Newark Liberty and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ROC 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.
Nearby alternatives include ART. 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 ROC

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to ROC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to ROC is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 182 miles (292 km).

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 Watertown (ART).