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Flights from Rochester to Columbus
There are no direct flights from Rochester to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Baltimore or Chicago, about 3h 05m door to door (72 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 05m
Rochester to Columbus at a glance
Fastest journey3h 05mVia Baltimore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baltimore or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Rochester to Columbus
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 Baltimore (BWI) CMH
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Wed15:30 ROC16:22 BWI1h 08m connection17:30 BWI18:35 CMHSouthwest Airlines
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ROC Chicago (ORD) CMH
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines
Tue18:00 ROC18:44 ORD0h 46m connection19:30 ORD21:32 CMHUnited Airlines
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ROC Charlotte (CLT) CMH
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon18:00 ROC19:36 CLT1h 09m connection20:45 CLT21:45 CMHAmerican Airlines
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ROC New York (EWR) CMH
Leg 1: GoJet Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Mon06:15 ROC07:11 EWR3h 34m connection10:45 EWR12:15 CMHGoJet Airlines + Republic Airlines
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ROC Raleigh (RDU) CMH
Leg 1: Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
Wed10:45 ROC12:05 RDU4h 40m connection16:45 RDU17:53 CMHBreeze Airways
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ROC Detroit (DTW) CMH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, SkyWest
Sat06:00 ROC06:57 DTW5h 33m connection12:30 DTW13:13 CMHDelta Air Lines + Republic 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
- 572 km355 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 05mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneColumbus vs Rochester
- Currency in Columbus
- USD
- Airports
- ROC → CMH, LCK
Flights from Rochester to Columbus: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rochester to Columbus?
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 Rochester to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 572 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Baltimore (BWI), Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT) and New York (EWR). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Baltimore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rochester and Columbus?
Rochester: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).





