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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 Chicago or Minneapolis, about 4h 47m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 54m
RSTCMHORD

Rochester to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey3h 54mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Minneapolis

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.

1
RST Chicago (ORD) CMH
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines
Mon07:15 RST08:18 ORD2h 42m connection11:00 ORD13:02 CMHEnvoy Air + United Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 47m
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RST Minneapolis (MSP) CMH
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~3h 54m
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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
903 km561 miles
Journey time
3h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hColumbus vs Rochester
Currency in Columbus
USD
Airports
RST → 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 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 Rochester to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 903 km.
Where do you change planes between Rochester and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). Envoy Air flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rochester and Columbus?
Rochester: Rochester International Airport (RST). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
What is the time difference between Rochester and Columbus?
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.

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