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$173+ Cheap flights from Rochester (ROC) to Columbus

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — CMH
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Thu 6/18
Thu 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rochester to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Rochester to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 19, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Tue 8/255:52 pm
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop4h 33m
United Airlines
Wed 8/266:05 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop5h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/14$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/256:05 am
ROC
-
CMH
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Wed 8/266:00 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14$312
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/214:25 pm
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Mon 7/274:15 pm
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sat 10/177:35 pm
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop4h 18m
American Airlines
Mon 10/196:00 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop6h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/166:00 am
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop5h 21m
Delta
Mon 10/1912:10 pm
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop4h 17m
Delta
Deal found 5/14$340
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/176:00 am
ROC
-
CMH
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Mon 10/195:10 am
CMH
-
ROC
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/18$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1611:00 am
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Mon 10/195:10 am
CMH
-
ROC
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sat 6/612:25 pm
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop4h 28m
United Airlines
Tue 6/99:00 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop5h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/16$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Mon 6/155:00 am
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 6/217:05 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop4h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16$350

Find flight deals from Rochester to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (ROC) 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 May 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$302
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$336
From Greater Rochester Intl to Columbus
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rochester to Columbus 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 May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to Columbus that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 8/25

11:55 am-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Columbus

Wed 8/26

11:45 am-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$325

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 7/21

4:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Columbus

Mon 7/27

4:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$327

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 10/17

6:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Columbus

Mon 10/19

5:10 am-12:45 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$343

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 6/6

12:25 pm-4:53 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Columbus

Tue 6/9

9:00 am-2:49 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$347

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 6/15

5:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

Columbus

Sun 6/21

7:05 am-11:28 am

1 stop4h 23m

$350

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 6/19

7:40 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Columbus

Sun 6/21

7:05 am-11:28 am

1 stop4h 23m

$350

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 10/17

6:00 am-4:05 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Columbus

Sun 10/18

11:20 am-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$355

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 10/16

11:00 am-5:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Columbus

Sun 10/18

11:20 am-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$357

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 10/16

6:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Columbus

Mon 10/19

5:10 am-12:45 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$360
Quickest round-trip

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 6/13

5:48 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop3h 16m

Columbus

Sat 6/20

6:47 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$367

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Best time to book a flight from Rochester to Columbus

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to Columbus (average of $178). Flying from Rochester to Columbus in July is currently the most expensive (average of $704). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Rochester to Columbus?

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 May 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Rochester to Columbus to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,645 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Rochester to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from Greater Rochester Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Rochester airport to Columbus. It is only a 3.8 mi journey to Greater Rochester Intl (ROC) from Rochester’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Rochester to Columbus?

    A quick flight from Rochester to Columbus can take about 4h 28m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $347. Airlines will cover a distance of 345 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Columbus, with prices starting at $222. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $257 round trip. You may be able to fly from Rochester to Columbus for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rochester to Columbus one-way?

    $118 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $118 and $127, respectively.

  • 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 to Columbus?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to Columbus (average of $178). Flying from Rochester to Columbus in July is currently the most expensive (average of $704). 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 May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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