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

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642 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 2d ago
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CNK CNK
C56X
12:19 PM
CDT
2:50 PM
EDT
1h 31m
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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 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 54m ACAMDL → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 4h 18m AAACAS → AAOOQR Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Toronto to Rochester
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 642 mi 1h 43m nonstop -1h behind

YYZ–RST is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. The flight covers 642 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YYZ Routes RST Routes YYZ Live Flights RST Live Flights YYZ Delays
All flights from Rochester (RST) Rochester to Toronto flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYZ–RST service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CNK CNK 1 – – 78% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
MSP ~3h 54m ORD ~4h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
156
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
YYZ → RST
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
RST → YYZ
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Distance & Flight Time
642 mi / 1,032 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m 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.
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.

Facts

YYZ–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Rochester route.
Route details
Distance642 mi / 1,032 km
Flight time1h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYZ
Full nameToronto Pearson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 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 YYZ to RST flights.
Nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Rochester International Airport take about 1h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 642 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YYZ to RST.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Toronto.
Yes, return flights from RST to YYZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YYZ to RST

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Rochester International Airport (RST) are connected by nonstop service. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYZ to RST Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYZ to RST is about 1 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 642 miles (1,032 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

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.