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

American Airlines, at $268, 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 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RST to CMH?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Rochester, Minnesota to Columbus as you normally would.

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.

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

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How can I find direct flights from Rochester to Columbus?

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

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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

7.8

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8,536 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,536 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,536 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

American Airlines

7.1

Good

12,022 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,536 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Rona,Feb 2024

MSP - DEN

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

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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 $268, 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 36% 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.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
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Delta	Cheapest$298	Average$343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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