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Cheap flights from Rochester, MN (RST) to Columbus

RST — CMH
Apr 23 — Apr 301
Thu 4/23
Thu 4/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (RST) to Columbus (C01). 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 March 24, 2026.

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Cheapest in

December

Average price

$443
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Rochester to Columbus

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Columbus?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Columbus (average of $86). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated March 24, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Rochester to Columbus. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,320 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,492 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rochester to Columbus?

    Most people fly from Rochester (RST) if they book a flight from Rochester to Columbus. On average, Rochester has 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day from 2 airlines. Rochester is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Rochester’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Columbus round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $266, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rochester, Minnesota to Columbus. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester to Columbus 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, Minnesota to Columbus?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to Columbus (average of $86). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to Columbus in December is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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 2 airlines flying from Rochester to Columbus

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rochester to Columbus. 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 March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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