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

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832 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 45m ACAVNH → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~5h 41m AC → Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
YYC Calgary ~8h 15m ACKLPD → CNK Calgary (YYC) to Rochester flights
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Ottawa to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
832 mi 1h 57m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore YOW Routes RST Routes YOW Live Flights RST Live Flights YOW Delays
All flights from Rochester (RST) Rochester to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ORD ~4h 45m DCA ~5h 41m YYC ~8h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
34
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 → RST
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RST → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rochester from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric YOW→RST YUL→RST
Distance from YOW – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 57m 2h 8m
Departure OTP 100% –
Montréal (YUL) to Rochester flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Rochester International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rochester is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
832 mi / 1,339 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m 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–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance832 mi / 1,339 km
Flight time1h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 1h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 832 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Nearby alternatives include YUL. 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 RST

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to RST is about 1 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 832 miles (1,339 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).