Columbus to Rochester (CMH–RST) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 54m AFAMDL → DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Rochester flights
ORD Chicago 4h AAASAY → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Rochester flights
DCA Washington ~5h 23m AAASWN → Washington (DCA) to Rochester flights
YYC Calgary ~7h 39m → CNK Calgary (YYC) to Rochester flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbus to Rochester
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CMH and RST, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore CMH Routes RST Routes CMH Live Flights RST Live Flights CMH Delays
All flights from Rochester (RST) Rochester to Columbus flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to RST.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
MSP ~3h 54m ORD ~4h 0m DCA ~5h 23m YYC ~7h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
94
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CMH → RST
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Return
RST → CMH
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rochester from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Rochester International Airport.
Metric CMH→RST DAY→RST CLE→RST
Distance from CMH – 71 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 1
Departure OTP 59% – –
Dayton (DAY) to Rochester flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Rochester flights · Toledo (TOL) to Rochester flights
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to Rochester International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rochester is 1 hour behind Columbus.
CMH: EDT · RST: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Rochester.
Facts

CMH–RST Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Rochester route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to RST flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Rochester is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from RST to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAY, CLE and TOL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Cleveland (CLE) and Toledo (TOL).