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$129+ 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — CMH
Dec 29 — Jan 51
Mon 12/29
Mon 1/5
1 adult, Economy
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/142:20 pmROC - CMH
2 stops29h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/189:13 pmCMH - ROC
1 stop19h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/28$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 12/185:24 pmROC - CMH
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/2012:28 pmCMH - ROC
1 stop3h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/27$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 12/126:17 amROC - CMH
1 stop3h 32mDelta
Tue 12/168:05 amCMH - ROC
1 stop3h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/27$431
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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.
Tue 12/95:30 amROC - CMH
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Sat 12/1311:00 amCMH - ROC
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 11/28$437
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:56 pmROC - CMH
1 stop24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/175:45 amCMH - ROC
2 stops29h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/28$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Fri 12/265:30 amROC - CMH
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:36 amCMH - ROC
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/29$486
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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.
Mon 12/155:30 pmROC - CMH
1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/224:40 pmCMH - ROC
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/27$491
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 12/912:40 pmROC - CMH
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Sat 12/1311:30 amCMH - ROC
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/28$502
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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.
Mon 12/812:40 pmROC - CMH
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Wed 12/1711:45 amCMH - ROC
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/28$512

Cheap 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 November 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$328
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 November 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to Columbus that are best for you.

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RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 2/7

3:57 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Columbus

Wed 2/11

8:15 am-12:17 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$257

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 1/20

12:35 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Columbus

Thu 1/22

5:04 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$269

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 12/14

2:20 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops29h 53m

Columbus

Thu 12/18

9:13 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop19h 42m

$326

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 5/28

11:20 am-6:02 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Columbus

Sun 5/31

6:25 am-9:43 am

1 stop3h 18m

$327

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 12/18

5:24 pm-12:32 am

1 stop7h 08m

Columbus

Sat 12/20

12:28 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop3h 51m

$346

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 2/13

12:50 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Columbus

Mon 2/16

6:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$347

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 2/17

5:23 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 36m

$129

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 2/17

12:45 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$179

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 2/17

2:46 pm-3:20 pm

3 stops48h 34m

$383

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Deals found on 11/28

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to Columbus (average of $158). Flying from Rochester to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 November 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, 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
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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
9,058 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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
11,043 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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 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 3 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 3h 22m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $257. Airlines will cover a distance of 345 mi.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Columbus, with prices starting at $196. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $222 and $256, respectively. You may be able to fly from Rochester to Columbus for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester to Columbus (average of $158). Flying from Rochester to Columbus in March is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 Columbus

Discover the top 3 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 November 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$196Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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