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Flights from Rochester to Columbia
There are no direct flights from Rochester to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or New York, about 4h 32m door to door (24 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 32m
Rochester to Columbia at a glance
Fastest journey4h 32mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or New York
Best ways to fly from Rochester to Columbia
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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ROC Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon06:15 ROC08:05 ATL1h 55m connection10:00 ATL10:47 CAEDelta Air Lines
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ROC New York (EWR) CAE
Leg 1: GoJet Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines
Mon06:15 ROC07:11 EWR2h 04m connection09:15 EWR10:59 CAEGoJet Airlines
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ROC Philadelphia (PHL) CAE
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat06:00 ROC06:52 PHL3h 23m connection10:15 PHL11:38 CAEPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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ROC Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat12:45 ROC14:21 CLT3h 39m connection18:00 CLT18:27 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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ROC Chicago (ORD) CAE
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat06:30 ROC07:14 ORD6h 01m connection13:15 ORD15:53 CAEUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
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
- 1,061 km659 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 32mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneColumbia vs Rochester
- Currency in Columbia
- USD
- Airports
- ROC → CAE
Flights from Rochester to Columbia: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rochester to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, New York and Philadelphia. 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 Rochester to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,061 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), New York (EWR), Philadelphia (PHL) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rochester and Columbia?
Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).





