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$249+ Cheap flights from Rochester to Columbia (ROC - CAE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — CAE
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Wed 12/24
Wed 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rochester to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (ROC) to Columbia (CAE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$323
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Cheapest flights from Rochester to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 24, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:18 amROC - CAE
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/105:49 amCAE - ROC
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/22$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:18 amROC - CAE
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/98:17 amCAE - ROC
2 stops7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/22$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:15 amROC - CAE
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:14 pmCAE - ROC
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/175:06 pmROC - CAE
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/245:07 amCAE - ROC
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:10 amROC - CAE
2 stops7h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/247:37 pmCAE - ROC
1 stop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/23$346
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amROC - CAE
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:21 pmCAE - ROC
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$427

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rochester to Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to Columbia that are best for you.

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Rochester

Fly to

Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

RochesterColumbia

ROC - CAE

ROCCAE

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 2/6

6:41 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/9

6:21 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$249

RochesterColumbia

ROC - CAE

ROCCAE

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 12/18

12:24 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 1/9

6:18 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$249

RochesterColumbia

ROC - CAE

ROCCAE

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 12/18

5:18 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 1/10

5:49 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 50m

$249

RochesterColumbia

ROC - CAE

ROCCAE

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 2/6

6:00 am-4:26 pm

2 stops10h 26m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 2/9

2:37 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$254

RochesterColumbia

ROC - CAE

ROCCAE

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 12/9

5:15 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 12/13

6:14 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$279

RochesterColumbia

ROC - CAE

ROCCAE

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 1/31

2:15 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 2/3

6:50 am-12:04 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$284

RochesterColumbia

ROC - CAE

ROCCAE

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 1/15

5:07 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/19

5:34 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$284

RochesterColumbia

ROC - CAE

ROCCAE

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 3/7

2:15 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$270

RochesterColumbia

ROC - CAE

ROCCAE

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 3/7

3:47 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$270

RochesterColumbia

ROC - CAE

ROCCAE

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-1:17 pm

3 stops31h 17m

$497

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/22

Compare providers for flights from Rochester to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rochester to Columbia in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rochester-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rochester-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rochester-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Rochester to Columbia

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester to Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to Columbia (average of $63). Flying from Rochester to Columbia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $118). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ROC to CAE?

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester to Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 24, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Rochester to Columbia in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated November 24, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Rochester to Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,997 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,997 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,997 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,037 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,997 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,997 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Rochester to Columbia?

    For as low as $249, American Airlines can have you in Columbia from Rochester in 4h 18m. There are 660 mi between Rochester and Columbia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester to Columbia round-trip?

    Delta, at $228, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rochester to Columbia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rochester to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rochester to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rochester to Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rochester to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rochester to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester to Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to Columbia (average of $63). Flying from Rochester to Columbia in August is currently the most expensive (average of $118). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Rochester to Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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