Toronto to Rochester (YYZ–ROC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 35m ACAFAM AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington 3h 50m AAACPD AAAS Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 52m AAACJRE AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Rochester flights
IAD Dulles 3h 53m ACAVCM AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Rochester flights
LGA New York 3h 58m AAACDL DL New York (LGA) to Rochester flights
EWR Newark 4h 8m ACUA CMUA Newark (EWR) to Rochester flights
BOS Boston 4h 29m ACAZEJA AABA Boston (BOS) to Rochester flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 33m ACASPEJA MXXP Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 4h 44m 3SAAAC AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
JFK New York 4h 52m AFAMCM AFAMAT New York (JFK) to Rochester flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Toronto to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between YYZ and ROC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to ROC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,184
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYZ → ROC
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
100%
Return
ROC → YYZ
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays → ROC delays →

Other ways to reach Rochester from Toronto

Nearby airports with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
Metric YYZ→ROC YKF→ROC BUF→ROC
Distance from YYZ 40 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of YYZ with service to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 6:00 PM in Rochester.
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.

Getting to YYZ

The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.

Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.

YYZ–ROC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Rochester route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYZ
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 m
Destination: ROC
IATA / ICAOROC / KROC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.7M
Elevation559 ft / 170 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYZ to ROC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from ROC to YYZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YKF and BUF. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Breslau (YKF) and Buffalo (BUF).