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

RST Airport Page →
562 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 25m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 6 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 37m AFDLKE → DLKESY Minneapolis (MSP) to Columbus flights
ORD Chicago 3h 50m AABAUA → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
ATL Atlanta ~5h 19m → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
DCA Washington ~5h 27m → AAWN Washington (DCA) to Columbus flights
YYC Calgary ~7h 22m → CNK Calgary (YYC) to Columbus flights
IFP Bullhead City ~8h 41m → SY Bullhead City (IFP) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rochester to Columbus
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
562 mi 1h 16m nonstop +1h ahead

RST–CMH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Columbus (CMH) Columbus to Rochester flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
MSP ~3h 37m ORD ~3h 50m ATL ~5h 19m DCA ~5h 27m YYC ~7h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
88
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
RST → CMH
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
CMH → RST
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric RST→CMH LSE→CMH MSP→CMH
Distance from RST – 62 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 9
Weekly flights ~1 1 66
Flight time 1h 16m 1h 53m 1h 50m
La Crosse (LSE) to Columbus flights · Minneapolis (MSP) to Columbus flights · Cedar Rapids (CID) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of RST with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
562 mi / 905 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m gate to gate.
Facts

RST–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance562 mi / 905 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
Full nameRochester International Airport
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RST to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Rochester International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take about 1h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 562 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Nearby alternatives include LSE, MSP and CID. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Flights from RST to CMH

Rochester International Airport (RST) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RST to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RST to CMH is about 1 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 562 miles (905 km).

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 La Crosse (LSE), Minneapolis (MSP) and Cedar Rapids (CID).