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Flights from Rochester to Ottawa

There are no direct flights from Rochester to Ottawa. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 5h 22m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 22m
RSTYOWORD

Rochester to Ottawa at a glance

Fastest journey5h 22mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Rochester to Ottawa

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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RST Chicago (ORD) YOW
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Mon07:15 RST08:18 ORD2h 42m connection11:00 ORD13:37 YOWEnvoy Air + Republic Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 22m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,332 km827 miles
Journey time
5h 22mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hOttawa vs Rochester
Currency in Ottawa
CAD
Airports
RST → YOW

Flights from Rochester to Ottawa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rochester to Ottawa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Rochester to Ottawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,332 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Ottawa?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Rochester and Ottawa?
Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST). Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
What is the time difference between Rochester and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.

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