Winnipeg to Rochester (YWG–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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471 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 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 4 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 4m AFAMDL → DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 5h 11m ACAVCM → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
YYC Calgary ~6h ACDEF8 → CNK Calgary (YYC) to Rochester flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 5m SY → Bullhead City (IFP) to Rochester flights
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Winnipeg to Rochester
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
471 mi 1h 21m nonstop

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

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All flights from Rochester (RST) Rochester to Winnipeg flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YWG to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
MSP ~4h 4m ORD ~5h 11m YYC ~6h 0m IFP ~8h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
20
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
YWG → RST
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Return
RST → YWG
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YWG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rochester from Winnipeg

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric YWG→RST YQK→RST
Distance from YWG – 128 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 21m 1h 19m
Departure OTP 95% –
Kenora (YQK) to Rochester flights
Airports within 200 miles of YWG with service to Rochester International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rochester is 0 hours the same as Winnipeg.
YWG: CDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Winnipeg, it's 6:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
471 mi / 758 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m 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

YWG–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Winnipeg to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance471 mi / 758 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YWG
Full nameWinnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYWG / CYWG
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation783 ft / 239 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 YWG to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 1h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 471 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from RST to YWG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YQK. 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 YWG to RST

Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YWG to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YWG to RST is about 1 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 471 miles (758 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kenora (YQK).