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$118+ Cheap flights from Rochester, NY (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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — CMH
Apr 29 — May 61
Wed 4/29
Wed 5/6
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 March 30, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/47:44 pm
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop4h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 5/510:38 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/25$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 4/206:15 am
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop3h 36m
Delta
Thu 4/236:00 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:20 am
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 4/207:40 pm
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop4h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$306
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/2012:35 pm
ROC
-
CMH
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Thu 4/235:35 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/412:35 pm
ROC
-
CMH
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Tue 5/56:05 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/296:20 am
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 5/27:00 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/26$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:48 pm
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop3h 16m
Delta
Sun 5/106:25 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop3h 20m
Delta
Deal found 3/29$321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sat 5/1611:52 am
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop5h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 5/186:05 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/3011:25 am
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop5h 20m
American Airlines
Sun 5/36:05 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/2212:28 pm
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Sun 4/266:25 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop3h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/30$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/288:25 am
ROC
-
CMH
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Thu 10/16:00 am
CMH
-
ROC
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/27$347

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 March 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$245
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$326
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 March 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to Columbus that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 4/20

6:20 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Columbus

Mon 4/20

7:40 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$306

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 5/4

12:35 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Columbus

Tue 5/5

6:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$315

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 4/29

6:20 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Columbus

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$320

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop5h 49m

Columbus

Sun 5/10

6:25 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 34m

$321

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 4/30

11:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Columbus

Sun 5/3

6:05 am-11:22 am

1 stop5h 17m

$329

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 4/22

12:28 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Columbus

Sun 4/26

6:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 15m

$341

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 5/20

12:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Columbus

Sun 5/24

7:50 am-3:40 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$352
Quickest round-trip

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Wed 4/22

2:25 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Columbus

Sun 4/26

5:35 am-10:02 am

1 stop4h 27m

$357

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 5/2

11:50 am-7:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Columbus

Sun 5/10

7:10 am-5:15 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$362
Cheapest one-way

RochesterColumbus

ROC - CMH

ROCCMH

Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 4/19

9:25 am-11:15 am

2 stops25h 50m

$118

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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, New York to Columbus?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to Columbus (average of $179). Flying from Rochester, New York to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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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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 30, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
8,359 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,359 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,359 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,514 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,359 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
7.1
Good
11,530 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,359 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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, New York to Columbus?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Rochester, New York to Columbus in just under 3h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 14m. The distance between Rochester, New York and Columbus is about 345 mi. 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, New York to Columbus round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rochester, New York to Columbus round-trip from $222. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $239, and United Airlines, from $249. Users have found that American Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $118. Users have also found prices from $118 and $127 on Delta and United Airlines, 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, New York to Columbus?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to Columbus (average of $179). Flying from Rochester, New York to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 March 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$239Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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