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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 Baltimore or Chicago, about 2h 41m door to door (121 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 41m
CMHROCBWI

Columbus to Rochester at a glance

Fastest journey2h 41mVia Baltimore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baltimore or Chicago

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 Baltimore (BWI) ROC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon16:00 CMH16:58 BWI0h 47m connection17:45 BWI18:41 ROCSouthwest Airlines
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 41m
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CMH Chicago (ORD) ROC
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air
Wed18:15 CMH18:23 ORD0h 52m connection19:15 ORD21:34 ROCUnited Airlines
49 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 19m
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3
CMH Charlotte (CLT) ROC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue08:30 CMH09:32 CLT0h 58m connection10:30 CLT11:55 ROCAmerican Airlines
41 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 25m
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CMH Washington (IAD) ROC
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines, CommutAir, Mesa Airlines
Sat15:30 CMH16:31 IAD5h 44m connection22:15 IAD23:25 ROCUnited Airlines + Mesa Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 55m
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CMH New York (EWR) ROC
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines, Republic Airlines
Mon09:30 CMH10:54 EWR5h 51m connection16:45 EWR17:42 ROCRepublic Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 12m
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CMH Detroit (DTW) ROC
Leg 1: SkyWest, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sun14:15 CMH14:57 DTW6h 48m connection21:45 DTW22:39 ROCRepublic Airlines + Delta Air Lines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 24m
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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
572 km355 miles
Journey time
2h 41mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneRochester vs Columbus
Currency in Rochester
USD
Airports
CMH, LCK → ROC

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 Baltimore, Chicago and Charlotte. 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 2h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 572 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Rochester?
The best connecting points are Baltimore (BWI), Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT) and Washington (IAD). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Baltimore, 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: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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