Rochester

$298+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Rochester, MN (RST)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — RST
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Rochester

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Rochester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Rochester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 5, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 8/147:04 am
CMH
-
RST
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Sun 8/165:28 am
RST
-
CMH
1 stop6h 23m
Delta
Deal found 6/1$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Sun 7/57:00 am
CMH
-
RST
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Sat 7/114:44 pm
RST
-
CMH
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Deal found 6/5$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 7/96:49 am
CMH
-
RST
1 stop4h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 7/1410:59 am
RST
-
CMH
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/4$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 7/107:20 pm
CMH
-
RST
1 stop4h 22m
Delta
Mon 7/134:44 pm
RST
-
CMH
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 6/167:00 am
CMH
-
RST
1 stop4h 49m
Delta
Sat 6/205:15 am
RST
-
CMH
1 stop3h 48m
Delta
Deal found 6/1$388
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Thu 7/97:20 pm
CMH
-
RST
1 stop4h 22m
Delta
Tue 7/145:15 am
RST
-
CMH
2 stops7h 12m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 7/108:59 pm
CMH
-
RST
1 stop4h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 7/145:46 am
RST
-
CMH
2 stops8h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/4$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Sun 7/126:50 am
CMH
-
RST
1 stop4h 38m
American Airlines
Tue 7/1410:59 am
RST
-
CMH
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3$526

Find flight deals from Columbus to Rochester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Rochester (RST). 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 June 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$298
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$410
From Columbus to Rochester
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusRochester

CMH - RST

CMHRST

Columbus

Sun 7/5

7:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop4h 49m

Rochester

Sat 7/11

4:44 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$308

ColumbusRochester

CMH - RST

CMHRST

Columbus

Fri 7/10

5:30 am-10:28 am

1 stop5h 58m

Rochester

Tue 7/14

5:46 am-1:50 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$333

ColumbusRochester

CMH - RST

CMHRST

Columbus

Fri 7/10

7:20 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Rochester

Sun 7/12

4:44 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$353
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusRochester

CMH - RST

CMHRST

Columbus

Tue 6/16

7:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop4h 49m

Rochester

Sat 6/20

5:15 am-10:03 am

1 stop3h 48m

$388

ColumbusRochester

CMH - RST

CMHRST

Columbus

Thu 7/9

7:20 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Rochester

Tue 7/14

5:15 am-1:27 pm

2 stops7h 12m

$439

ColumbusRochester

CMH - RST

CMHRST

Columbus

Fri 8/14

8:05 am-4:04 pm

2 stops8h 59m

Rochester

Sun 8/16

5:28 am-1:25 pm

2 stops6h 57m

$447

ColumbusRochester

CMH - RST

CMHRST

Columbus

Sun 7/12

7:00 am-10:54 am

1 stop4h 54m

Rochester

Tue 7/14

5:15 am-1:27 pm

2 stops7h 12m

$563

ColumbusRochester

CMH - RST

CMHRST

Columbus

Sun 7/5

3:44 pm-12:22 am

2 stops9h 38m

Rochester

Sat 7/11

5:35 am-4:56 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$679

ColumbusRochester

CMH - RST

CMHRST

Columbus

Fri 7/10

8:15 am-4:04 pm

2 stops8h 49m

Rochester

Tue 7/14

5:15 am-1:27 pm

2 stops7h 12m

$687
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusRochester

CMH - RST

CMHRST

Columbus

Wed 6/17

10:53 am-4:04 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$358

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rochester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rochester. 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 Rochester. Reviews last updated June 5, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Rochester, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jake,Jan 2024

CVG - ATL

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jake,Jan 2024

CVG - ATL

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jake,Jan 2024

CVG - ATL

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Rochester. 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 into for flights to Rochester from Columbus?

    For a flight from Columbus to Rochester, you will be flying into Rochester. Rochester (RST) is just 7.0 mi from the center of the city. Rochester is the only Rochester airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. 2 airlines have flights to Rochester from Columbus on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Rochester, Minnesota?

    A quick flight from Columbus to Rochester, Minnesota can take about 4h 49m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $308. Columbus and Rochester, Minnesota are separated by a distance of 562 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 Columbus to Rochester, Minnesota round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Rochester, Minnesota, with prices starting at $258. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $298 round trip. Delta is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Rochester 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Columbus to Rochester

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Rochester. 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 June 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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