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Flights from Columbus to Rochester
There are no direct flights from Columbus to Rochester. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Minneapolis, about 3h 42m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 42m
Columbus to Rochester at a glance
Fastest journey3h 42mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis
Best ways to fly from Columbus to Rochester
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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CMH Chicago (ORD) RST
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sun21:00 CMH21:02 ORD1h 43m connection22:45 ORD23:42 RSTEnvoy Air
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CMH Minneapolis (MSP) RST
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Sun Country Airlines
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
- 903 km561 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 42mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hRochester vs Columbus
- Currency in Rochester
- USD
- Airports
- CMH, LCK → RST
Flights from Columbus to Rochester: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Columbus to Rochester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Minneapolis. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Rochester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 903 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Rochester?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Rochester?
Rochester is 1 hour behind Columbus.
